Boesio

The Boesio is a river (intermittent stream) in Valcuvia, a valley in the north of the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy. It rises near Cuveglio and flowing in an east–west direction before entering Lake Maggiore at Laveno-Mombello.

Boesio
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationCuveglio
  elevation270 km (170 mi)
Mouth 
  location
Lake Maggiore at Laveno-Mombello
  coordinates
45.9079°N 8.61694°E / 45.9079; 8.61694
  elevation
193 m (633 ft)
Length11.6 m (38 ft)
Basin size47 km2 (18 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average1.75 m3/s (62 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLake MaggioreTicinoPoAdriatic Sea

The river's course takes it through the communes of Cuveglio, Cuvio, Casalzuigno, Azzio, Brenta, Gemonio, Cittiglio and Laveno-Mombello. The state road SS 394 follows in part the course of the river.

Fish found in the river include Salmonidae and Cyprinidae, in particular brown trout and vairone (Leuciscus souffia). The waters of the river are polluted.[1]

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