Salat (river)

The Salat (French pronunciation: [salat]; Occitan: Salat) is a river in southern France, a right tributary of the Garonne. It is 74.1 km (46.0 mi) long.[1] It rises in nine points above the hamlet Salau in the municipality Couflens, on the slopes of Mont Rouch, central Pyrenees. The former Gascon province of Couserans is based on its valley.

Salat
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMont Rouch, Pyrenees
  elevation2,500 m (8,200 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Garonne
  coordinates
43°9′40″N 0°57′58″E
Length74 km (46 mi)
Basin size1,570 km2 (610 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average43 m3/s (1,500 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionGaronneGironde estuaryAtlantic Ocean

Departments and Cities

Main tributaries

  • Alet
  • Garbet
  • Arac
  • Lez
  • Baup
  • Arbas

References


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