Langvassåga

Langvassåga is a river that flows out of the lake Langvatnet in the municipality of Rana in Nordland county, Norway. It flows in a southeastern direction and almost immediately, it is joined by the river Røvassåga. It then continues a short distance southwards before joining the main river Ranelva, just south of the village of Røssvoll. The Langvassåga catchment area covers about 1,114 square kilometres (430 sq mi). The river passes by the Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll.[1]

Langvassåga
Langvassåga west of the bridge
Location of the river
Langvassåga (Norway)
Location
CountryNorway
CountyNordland
MunicipalitiesRana Municipality
Physical characteristics
SourceLangvatnet
  locationRana, Norway
  coordinates66.3818257°N 14.2541416°E / 66.3818257; 14.2541416
  elevation46 metres (151 ft)
MouthRanelva
  location
Rana, Norway
  coordinates
66.3532831°N 14.3185419°E / 66.3532831; 14.3185419
  elevation
44 metres (144 ft)
Length6.5 km (4.0 mi)
Basin size1,114 km2 (430 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemRanelva

See also

References

  1. Store norske leksikon. "Langvatnet – innsjø i Rana" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-12-28.


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