Maine (river)

The Maine [mɛːn] is a river, a tributary of the Loire, 11.5 km (7.1 mi) long, in the Maine-et-Loire département in France.[1]

Maine
The Maine near Angers
Native nameLa Maine  (French)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationSarthe and Mayenne
  elevation±25 m (82 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Loire
  coordinates
47°24′39″N 0°36′53″W
Length11.5 km (7.1 mi)
Basin size22,194 km2 (8,569 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average128 m3/s (4,500 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLoireAtlantic Ocean

It is formed by the confluence of the Mayenne and Sarthe rivers north of Angers. It flows through this city and joins the Loire south-west of Angers.

The river's name is derived from the ancient Meodena, and is unrelated to Maine, the province.

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