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Leniwka

The Leniwka is the former name of the western branch of the Vistula in northern Poland. It is 55.4 kilometres (34.4 mi) long, and flows into Gdańsk Bay, forming the borders of Sobieszewo Island. The Leniwka begins behind the lock in Biała Góra, where the Nogat, the eastern branch, also originates. The current Martwa Wisła is part of the Leniwka.

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Leniwka
The lock separating Leniwka and Nogat
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CountryPoland
VoivodeshipPomeranian Voivodeship
Physical characteristics
Length55.4 kilometres (34.4 mi)
Basin features
River systemVistula

The Leniwka (Polish pronunciation: [lɛˈɲifka], German: Mühlengraben) is the former name1 of the western branch of the Vistula (now Vistula) in northern Poland. It is 55.4 kilometres (34.4 mi) long, and flows into Gdańsk Bay, forming the borders of Sobieszewo Island. The Leniwka begins behind the lock in Biała Góra, where the Nogat, the eastern branch, also originates. The current Martwa Wisła is part of the Leniwka.

Towns and villages on the Leniwka include:

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  1. "Leniwka". Interia Encyklopedia. Retrieved 2021-12-08.