Huisne
The Huisne (French pronunciation: [ɥisn]) is a 164.5 km (102.2 mi) long river in France.[1] It is a left tributary of the river Sarthe, which it meets in Le Mans. Its source is near the town of Pervenchères, in the Orne department.
Huisne | |
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Native name | L'Huisne (French) |
Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Perche |
• elevation | ±180 m (590 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Sarthe |
• coordinates | 47°59′26″N 0°10′49″E |
Length | 164.5 km (102.2 mi) |
Basin size | 2,385 km2 (921 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 13.5 m3/s (480 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Sarthe→ Maine→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
The Huisne flows through the following departments and towns:
References
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