Barcău River (Criș)

The Barcău River or Bereteu River (Romanian or Berettyó in Hungarian) is a river which has its origin in Sălaj County, Romania. It is 134 kilometres (83 mi) long with a watershed area of 2,025 square kilometres (782 sq mi). After crossing Bihor County in Romania and Hajdú-Bihar and Békés County in Hungary, it flows into the Sebes-Körös (Romanian: Crișul Repede) near Szeghalom.

The upper reach of the Barcău River, upstream of the junction with the Răchita River is locally called Ștei River, Berchesei River or Bărcașu River. The reach between the junctions with the Răchita River and the Toplița River is locally known as Tusa River. The name of Barcău River is given to the river only after the junction with the Toplița River.

Towns and villages

The following towns and villages are situated along the river Barcău, from source to mouth: in Romania Boghiş, Nuşfalău, Ip, Suplacu de Barcău, Balc, Abram, Marghita, Abrămuț, Chișlaz, Sălard, Tămășeu, in Hungary Kismarja, Pocsaj, Gáborján, Berettyóújfalu, Szeghalom.