Ilva (Someș)

Ilva
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesBistrița-Năsăud County
Physical characteristics
MouthSomeșul Mare
 • location
Ilva Mică
 • coordinates
47°18′53″N 24°38′56″E / 47.3146°N 24.6489°E / 47.3146; 24.6489
Length51 km (32 mi)
Basin size419 km2 (162 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSomeșul MareSomeșTiszaDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftIvăneasa, Arșița, Leșu, Strâmba
 • rightSilhoasa, Bolovan, Ursoaia, Cucureasa

The Ilva is a left tributary of the river Someșul Mare in Romania. Its source is near the village Piatra Fântânele and the Tihuța Pass. It flows through the villages Lunca Ilvei, Ilva Mare, Măgura Ilvei and Poiana Ilvei. It discharges into the Someșul Mare in Ilva Mică. Its length is 51 km (32 mi) and its basin size is 419 km2 (162 sq mi).