Schwechat (river)

Schwechat
Path of the Schwechat [1]
Location
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
Towns
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSchöpfl, Vienna Woods
 • elevation893 m (2,930 ft)
MouthDanube
 • location
near Schwechat
 • coordinates
48°08′16″N 16°33′37″E / 48.1379°N 16.5603°E / 48.1379; 16.5603
Length62 km (39 mi)
Basin size1,182 km2 (456 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftSattelbach, Mödlingbach, Petersbach, Liesing (Schwechat)
 • rightTriesting, Kalter Gang

The Schwechat (German pronunciation: [ˈʃvɛçat] ) is a river in Lower Austria. Its drainage basin is 1,182 km2 (456 sq mi).