Câlnău (Buzău)

Câlnău
Salcia
Location
CountryRomania
CountiesBuzău County
Physical characteristics
SourceVaca Rea Hill
  coordinates45°32′30″N 26°45′37″E / 45.54167°N 26.76028°E / 45.54167; 26.76028
  elevation730 m (2,400 ft)
MouthBuzău
  location
Gura Câlnăului
  coordinates
45°10′12″N 26°50′2″E / 45.17000°N 26.83389°E / 45.17000; 26.83389
  elevation
84 m (276 ft)
Length57 km (35 mi)
Basin size208 km2 (80 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBuzăuSiretDanubeBlack Sea
Tributaries 
  rightHârboca

The Câlnău is a left tributary of the river Buzău in Romania. It discharges into the Buzău in Gura Câlnăului, near the city Buzău. Its length is 57 km (35 mi) and its basin size is 208 km2 (80 sq mi). The upper reach of the river is also known as Salcia. The following villages are situated along the river Câlnău, from source to mouth: Valea Salciei, Modreni, Costomiru, Batogu, Murgești, Racovițeni, Petrișoru, Vadu Sorești, Fundeni, Zărnești, Sudiți, Coconari, Aliceni, Zilișteanca, Poșta Câlnău, Potârnichești and Gura Câlnăului.