Siagne

The Siagne (French pronunciation: [sjaɲ]; Occitan: Sianha) is a river that flows through the Var and Alpes-Maritimes departments of southeast France. It is 44.5 km (27.7 mi) long.[1] For much of its length, it forms the border between the two departments. Its drainage basin is 512 km2 (198 sq mi).[2] Its source is near Escragnolles, flowing southeast, through Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne and Pégomas, and into the Mediterranean Sea in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, 5 kilometres (3 mi) west of Cannes.

Siagne
Gorges of the Siagne
Siagne is located in France
Siagne
Siagne is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Siagne
Native nameLa Siagne (French)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnear Escragnolles
  elevation640 m (2,100 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Mediterranean Sea
  coordinates
43.531°N 6.9482°E / 43.531; 6.9482
Length44 km (27 mi)
Basin size512 km2 (198 sq mi)
Discharge 
  averageMediterranean Sea

References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Siagne (Y55-0400)".
  2. Bassin versant : Siagne (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA


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