The Ouvèze (French pronunciation: [uvɛz]; Occitan: Ovesa) is a river in southern France and left tributary of the Rhône.[1] It rises in the southern French Prealps (the Baronnies), in the commune of Montauban-sur-l'Ouvèze. It flows into the Rhône in Sorgues, north of Avignon. Its length is 93 km (58 mi).[1] Its drainage basin is 1,919 km2 (741 sq mi).[2] The Sorgue is one of its tributaries.
| Ouvèze | |
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | French Prealps |
| • elevation | 830 m (2,720 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Rhône |
• coordinates | 43°59′23″N 4°51′9″E / 43.98972°N 4.85250°E |
| Length | 93 km (58 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,919 km2 (741 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
The Ouvèze passes through the following départements and towns:
References
edit- ^ a b Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau (V6--0200)".
- ^ Bassin versant : Ouvèze (L'), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA
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