Almaș (Someș)

The Almaș (Hungarian: Almás-patak) is a left tributary of the river Someș in Romania. It discharges into the Someș in Var near Jibou. Its length is 68 km (42 mi) and its basin size is 384 km2 (148 sq mi). The name of the river means "apple + "s" as an adjective suffix" in the Hungarian language.

Almaș
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesSălaj County
CommunesFildu de Jos, Almașu, Cuzăplac, Zimbor, Sânmihaiu Almașului, Hida, Bălan, Surduc
Physical characteristics
Sourcenear Fildu de Sus
MouthSomeș
  location
Turbuța
  coordinates
47.2447°N 23.3092°E / 47.2447; 23.3092
Length68 km (42 mi)
Basin size384 km2 (148 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSomeș→ Tisza→ DanubeBlack Sea
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