Iton
Iton (French pronunciation: [itɔ̃]) is a river in Normandy, France, left tributary of the river Eure. It is 131.8 km (81.9 mi) long.[1] Its source is near Moulins-la-Marche. For about 10 km between Orvaux and Glisolles, it disappears and pursues a subterranean course.
Iton | |
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The Iton in Évreux | |
Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Normandy |
Mouth | |
• location | Eure |
• coordinates | 49°10′29″N 1°11′11″E |
Length | 132 km (82 mi) |
Basin size | 1,300 km2 (500 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Eure→ Seine→ English Channel |
The Iton flows through the following départements and towns:
It flows into the Eure in Acquigny, south of Louviers.[1]
Its basin (1,300 km²) covers 134 communes and is subject to a schéma d'aménagement et de gestion des eaux (water management scheme).
References
External links
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- Avancement des SAGE du bassin Seine-Normandie SAGE on the Seine-Normandy basin (in French)
- Geoportail.fr
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