Mat (river)

Mat
Shkopet reservoir
Location
CountryAlbania
Physical characteristics
MouthAdriatic Sea
 • coordinates
41°38′12″N 19°34′17″E / 41.63667°N 19.57139°E / 41.63667; 19.57139
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length115 km (71 mi)[1]
Basin size2,441 km2 (942 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average103 m3/s (3,600 cu ft/s)

The Mat (Albanian definite form: Mati) is a river in north-central Albania. Its overall length is 115 km (71 mi), while its catchment surface is 2,441 km2 (942 sq mi).[2][3] Its average discharge is 103 m3/s (3,600 cu ft/s).[4] The main tributary is Fan, flowing from the northeast, while the Mat flows from the southwest down to the confluence with Fan and then towards the Adriatic Sea.

  1. ^ INSTAT (2007). Tregues Sipas Qarqeve / Indicators by Prefectures, 2005-2006 (PDF) (in Albanian and English). Tiranë: INSTAT. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2012-11-02.
  2. ^ Ministry of Public Works and Transport (May 2013). Albania Water Sector Investment Project PHRD Grant No TF093096-AL Consultant Services for Preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan (PDF) (Report). Tirana. p. 40. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2017-09-23 – via dpuk.gov.al.
  3. ^ "Mati River Basin Management Plan" (PDF). ibeca.al. 15 September 2010. p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  4. ^ Cullaj, A.; Hasko, A.; Miho, A.; Schanz, F.; Brandl, H.; Bachofen, R. (2005). "The quality of Albanian natural waters and the human impact". Environment International. 31 (1): 138. doi:10.1016/j.envint.2004.06.008. PMID 15607787.

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