Moder (river) facts for kids
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 The Moder in Haguenau.
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| Country |  France |
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| Region | Grand Est |
| Department | Bas-Rhin |
| Municipality | Haguenau |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Zinsel du Nord, Rothbach |
| - right | Zorn |
| Medium city | Haguenau |
| Source | Moderfeld |
| - location | Vosgues mountains, Zittersheim, Bas-Rhin, France |
| - elevation | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| - coordinates | 48°53′43″N 7°18′57″E / 48.89528°N 7.31583°E |
| Confluence | Rhine |
| - location | Neuhaeusel, Bas-Rhin, France |
| - elevation | 113 m (371 ft) |
| - coordinates | 48°50′15″N 8°6′13″E / 48.83750°N 8.10361°E |
| Length | 82.1 km (51 mi) |
| Basin | 1,720 km² (664 sq mi) |
| Discharge | for Auenheim |
| - average | 16.6 m³/s (586 cu ft/s) |
The Moder is a river in Alsace, a region in northeastern France. It flows into the Rhine river from its left side.
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About the Moder River
The Moder river is about 82.1 km (51.0 mi) long. Its drainage basin (the area of land where all the water drains into the river) covers about 1,720 km2 (664 sq mi).
The river's average flow, or discharge, is about 16.6 m3/s (590 cu ft/s) near the town of Auenheim. This number tells us how much water passes through a certain part of the river each second.
Where the Moder River Starts and Ends
The Moder river begins in the Vosges mountains in a place called Moderfeld. This spot is in the town of Zittersheim, which is in the Bas-Rhin area of France. The river starts at a height of about 330 m (1,083 ft) above sea level.
From its start, the Moder first flows north, then turns southeast, and finally flows northeast.
The Moder river flows through many towns in the Grand Est region and the Bas-Rhin department. Some of these towns include Zittersheim, Wingen-sur-Moder, Ingwiller, Pfaffenhoffen, and the larger city of Haguenau.
The Moder river eventually joins the Rhine river in the town of Neuhaeusel.
Main Rivers Joining the Moder
Rivers that flow into a larger river are called tributaries. Here are the main rivers that join the Moder:
- On the left side:
- The Rothbach, which is 22.8 km long.
- The Zinsel du Nord, which is 43.2 km long.
- On the right side:
- The Zorn, which is 96.7 km long.
Gallery
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The Moder in Drusenheim.
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The Moder in Haguenau.
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The Zinsel du Nord in Mertzwiller.
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The Zorn in Saverne.
Related Pages
Images for kids
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The Moder at Haguenau
See also
In Spanish: Río Moder para niños
