The Seugne (French pronunciation: [sœɲ]) is an 83.3 km (51.8 mi) long river in the Charente-Maritime département, in western France, left tributary of the Charente.[1] Its source is in the commune of Montlieu-la-Garde, 2 km (1.2 mi) west of the village. It flows generally north-northwest.

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The Seugne in Jonzac
Seugne is located in France
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Seugne is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Seugne
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear Montlieu-la-Garde
 • coordinates45°14′55″N 00°16′53″W / 45.24861°N 0.28139°W / 45.24861; -0.28139
 • elevation108 m (354 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Charente
 • coordinates
45°42′23″N 00°32′46″W / 45.70639°N 0.54611°W / 45.70639; -0.54611
 • elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Length83.3 km (51.8 mi)
Basin size902 km2 (348 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average6.9 m3/s (240 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionCharenteAtlantic Ocean

North from Colombiers, the Seugne splits in some branches, the main one flowing into the Charente at Courcoury, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the village and the others 3, 4, 6 and 7 km downstream at Courcoury and Les Gonds.

Communes it runs through

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(ordered from source to mouth)

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Seugne (R5--0250)".