Zalău (river)

Zalău
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesSălaj County
VillagesZalău, Hereclean, Badon, Borla, Bocșa, Sălăjeni, Câmpia, Lompirt, Sărmășag
Physical characteristics
MouthCrasna
  location
Sărmășag
  coordinates
47°20′26″N 22°48′49″E / 47.3406°N 22.8136°E / 47.3406; 22.8136
Length38 km (24 mi)
Basin size266 km2 (103 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCrasnaTiszaDanubeBlack Sea

The Zalău (Hungarian: Zilah-patak) is a right tributary of the river Crasna in northwestern Romania. It flows through the town Zalău. It discharges into the Crasna in Sărmășag. Its length is 38 km (24 mi) and its basin size is 266 km2 (103 sq mi).