Zagyva

Zagyva
The Zagyva near Szolnok
Country	Hungary
Basin features
Main source	Nógrád County
River mouth	Tisza in Szolnok 47°10′21″N 20°12′08″E / 47.1724°N 20.2023°E / 47.1724; 20.2023Coordinates: 47°10′21″N 20°12′08″E / 47.1724°N 20.2023°E / 47.1724; 20.2023
Progression	Tisza→ Danube→ Black Sea
Basin size	5,677 km2 (2,192 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length	179 km (111 mi)
Discharge	Average rate: 9 m3/s (320 cu ft/s)

The Zagyva is a river in Hungary. Its length is 179 km, and drains an area of about 5,677 km². The source is near Salgótarján in Nógrád county. It flows through the towns of Bátonyterenye, Pásztó, Hatvan and Jászberény and flows into the Tisza at Szolnok. Average discharge at Szolnok is 9 m³/s.