Nera (Italy) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nera |
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| River | |
 The river Nera in Terni
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| Country | Italy |
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| Regions | Marche, Umbria, Lazio |
| Provinces | Macerata, Perugia, Terni, Viterbo |
| Comuni | Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Visso, Preci, Norcia, Cerreto di Spoleto, Tonnay-Charente, Vallo di Nera, Sant’Anatolia di Narco, Scheggino, Ferentillo, Arrone, Montefranco |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Corno, Velino, Serra |
| Cities | Terni, Narni, Orte |
| Source | Monti Sibillini |
| - location | Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Marche, Italy |
| - elevation | 902 m (2,959 ft) |
| Mouth | Tiber |
| - location | Orte, Lazio, Italy |
| - coordinates | 42°26′35″N 12°24′44″E / 42.44306°N 12.41222°E |
| Length | 116 km (72 mi) |
| Basin | 4,280 km² (1,653 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| - average | 108 m³/s (3,814 cu ft/s) |
The Nera (which means Nar in Latin) is a river in central Italy. It starts in the Marche region but flows mostly through the Umbria region. The Nera is the most important tributary of the famous Tiber River.
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Exploring the Nera River's Path
The Nera River is about 116 km (72 mi) long. Its drainage basin, which is the area of land where all the water flows into the river, covers about 4,280 km2 (1,653 sq mi).
Where Does the Nera River Start?
The Nera River begins high up in the Monti Sibillini mountains. This area is part of the beautiful Monti Sibillini National Park (known in Italian as Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini). The river's source is at an elevation of about 902 m (2,959 ft). You can find its starting point in the town, or comune, of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, which is in the Province of Macerata in the Marche region.
Journey Through Italian Regions
The Nera River first flows through a few towns in the Marche region, like Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Viso, and Ussita. After flowing for about 20 km (12 mi), it enters the Umbria region.
As it continues its journey, the river passes through the province of Perugia. Then, it enters the province of Terni and flows towards the east. It even goes right through the city of Terni.
After leaving Terni, the Nera River flows through the city of Narni. Finally, it reaches the Lazio region, specifically the Province of Viterbo. Soon after, it joins the Tiber River as a left tributary near the city of Orte.
Main Rivers Joining the Nera
Only the rivers that join the Nera from its left side are quite important. The smaller streams that join from the right side are not as big.
Here are the main rivers that flow into the Nera from the left:
- Corno River - This river is about 20 km long.
- Velino River - This is a longer river, about 90 km in length.
- Serra River - This river is about 17 km long.
Gallery
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The Nera River in Castelsantangelo sul Nera
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The Nera River in Cerreto di Spoleto
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The Nera River near Terni
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See also
In Spanish: Río Nera (Tíber) para niños
