Drôme (river) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Drôme |
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| River | |
| Country |  France |
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| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes |
| Departments | Drôme, Ardèche |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Roanne |
| - right | Bez, Gervanne |
| Small cities | Die, Crest |
| Source | Col de Carabès |
| - location | La Bâtie-des-Fonds, Drôme, France |
| - elevation | 1,033 m (3,389 ft) |
| - coordinates | 44°30′50″N 5°38′17″E / 44.51389°N 5.63806°E |
| Confluence | Rhône |
| - location | Loriol-sur-Drôme, Drôme, France |
| - elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| - coordinates | 44°46′16″N 4°45′46″E / 44.77111°N 4.76278°E |
| Length | 110.7 km (69 mi) |
| Basin | 1,663 km² (642 sq mi) |
| Discharge | for Saillans |
| - average | 17.20 m³/s (607 cu ft/s) |
The Drôme (which is called Droma in the Occitan language) is a river in southeastern France. It flows into the Rhône river from the left side. A river that flows into a larger river is called a tributary. The Drôme river is so important that it gave its name to the French department of Drôme.
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River Facts: The Drôme's Journey
The Drôme river is about 110.7 km (68.8 mi) long. That's like driving from one end of a big city to another! The area of land that drains water into the Drôme river is called its drainage basin. This basin covers about 1,663 km2 (642 sq mi) of land.
How Much Water Flows in the Drôme?
The amount of water flowing in the Drôme river changes throughout the year. On average, about 17.2 m3/s (610 cu ft/s) of water flows past a point near Saillans every second. This measurement is called the river's discharge.
Average monthly discharge (m3/s) at Saillans (108 years)
Where Does the Drôme River Start and End?
The Drôme river begins high up in the mountains. Its source is in a place called the Col de Carabès. This is in the western part of the Alps mountains. It starts in a small area called a commune (which is like a local town or district) named La Bâtie-des-Fonds. The river starts at an altitude (height above sea level) of about 1,033 m (3,389 ft).
From its start, the Drôme river first flows towards the northwest. Then, it turns and flows mostly to the west.
The Drôme river flows through the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It passes through two different departments and many communes. Some of the towns it flows through include:
- In the Drôme department: Valdrôme, Luc-en-Diois, Die, Saillans, Allex, Crest, Loriol-sur-Drôme, Livron-sur-Drôme
- In the Ardèche department: Le Pouzin (where it joins the Rhône)
Finally, the Drôme river meets the larger Rhône river. This meeting point is called a confluence. It happens near the commune of Loriol-sur-Drôme. This spot is right on the border with the Ardèche department.
Main Rivers Joining the Drôme
Many smaller rivers and streams flow into the Drôme river. These are its tributaries. The most important ones are:
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Rivers joining from the left:
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Rivers joining from the right:
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Images for kids
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The Drôme river in Luc-en-Diois.
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The Drôme river near Crest.
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The Drôme in Aouste-sur-Sye.
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Confluence of the Drôme and the Rhône
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See also
In Spanish: Drôme (afluente del Ródano) para niños
