Hertsa (river)

Hertsa
Herța
Native name
Location
CountryRomania, Ukraine
CountiesBotoșani County, Chernivtsi Oblast
VillagesFundu Herții, Hertsa
Physical characteristics
MouthPrut
  coordinates
48°11′13″N 26°18′44″E / 48.1870°N 26.3122°E / 48.1870; 26.3122
Discharge 
  locationBorder with Ukraine
  minimum0 m3/s (0 cu ft/s)
  maximum19.75 m3/s (697 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionPrutDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  leftMaranda
  rightBaranca

The Hertsa or Hertza (Romanian: Herța; Ukrainian: Герца) is a right tributary of the river Prut in Romania and Ukraine. It flows through the town Hertsa, and discharges into the Prut near Marshyntsi. In Romania, its length is 6 km (3.7 mi) and its basin size is 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi).