The Loknya () is a river in
Loknyansky and
Bezhanitsky Districts of
Pskov Oblast
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in
Russia
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. It is a left
tributary
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of the
Lovat. It is long, and the area of its basin .
The name of the settlement of
Loknya, and, consequently, of Loknyansky District originated from the name of the river.
The source of the Loknya is
Lake Loknovo in the southwestern part of Loknyansky District. The river flows to the northeast, and a stretch of it is located at the border between Bezhanitsky and Loknyansky Districts. To the north of the work settlement of Loknya it turns southeast, and further downstream turns northeast again. The mouth of the Loknya is located downstream of the village of
Zezyuli.
The drainage basin of the Loknya comprises the western part of Loknyansky District and some areas in Bezhanitsky District.
References
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Rivers of Pskov Oblast