Lagan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lagan |
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 Lagan and Hamneda Church in October 2010
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| Country | Sweden |
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| Source | Tahesjön |
| - location | Jönköping Municipality |
| Mouth | Laholmsbukten, Kattegat |
| - elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 244 km (152 mi) |
| Basin | 6,451.8 km² (2,491 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| - average | 82 m³/s (2,896 cu ft/s) |
The Lagan is a river located in southern Sweden. It flows through the historical province of Halland. This river is one of the longest in southern Sweden, stretching for 244 kilometers (about 152 miles).
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About the Lagan River
The Lagan River is an important waterway in Sweden. It starts in a lake called Tahesjön, which is located in the Jönköping Municipality. From there, the river travels a long distance before it finally reaches the sea.
Where the Lagan River Starts and Ends
The journey of the Lagan River begins in Lake Tahesjön. This lake is found in the Jönköping Municipality, in the southern part of Sweden. The river then flows southwards, collecting water from a large area.
After its long journey, the Lagan River empties into Laholmsbukten. This is a bay that is part of the Kattegat sea area. The Kattegat is a strait between Sweden and Denmark, connecting the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. When the river reaches the bay, its elevation is 0 meters, meaning it is at sea level.
River Length and Water Area
The Lagan River is 244 kilometers (about 152 miles) long. This makes it one of the longer rivers in the region. The river's watershed, which is the total area of land that drains into the river, covers about 6,451.8 square kilometers (about 2,491 square miles). This large area provides all the water that flows into the Lagan.
The average amount of water flowing in the Lagan River is about 82 cubic meters per second. This measurement helps scientists understand how much water the river carries.
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Map showing the location of the Lagan River in Sweden.
