Nièvre (Loire) facts for kids
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 The Nièvre river in Nevers
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté |
| Department | Nièvre |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Nièvre de Champlemy, Nièvre d’Arzembouy |
| Source | Bourras-la-Grange |
| - location | Champlemy, Nièvre, France |
| - elevation | 280 m (919 ft) |
| - coordinates | 47°18′34″N 3°20′03″E / 47.30944°N 3.33417°E |
| Mouth | Loire |
| - location | Nevers, Nièvre, France |
| - elevation | 170 m (558 ft) |
| - coordinates | 46°59′09″N 3°09′45″E / 46.98583°N 3.16250°E |
| Length | 49.6 km (31 mi) |
| Basin | 630 km² (243 sq mi) |
| Discharge | for Urzy |
| - average | 5.28 m³/s (186 cu ft/s) |
The Nièvre is a small but important river in France. It flows into the famous Loire River, which is one of France's longest rivers. The Nièvre river gives its name to the Nièvre department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
You can find the river's name in two towns: Dompierre-sur-Nièvre and La Celle-sur-Nièvre. This shows how important the river is to the local area.
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Exploring the Nièvre River's Journey
The Nièvre river is about 49.6 km (30.8 mi) long. Imagine a river that stretches for almost 50 kilometers! The area of land that drains into the Nièvre, called its drainage basin, is about 630 km2 (243 sq mi). This means all the rain and water over this large area eventually flows into the Nièvre.
Where Does the Nièvre River Start?
The Nièvre river begins its journey near a small village called Bourras-la-Grange. This village is located in the Champlemy area of the Nièvre department. The river's source is quite high up, at an altitude of about 280 m (919 ft).
How Does the Nièvre River Flow?
From its source, the Nièvre river generally flows from the northeast towards the southwest. As it travels, it passes through several different areas and towns in the Nièvre department.
Some of the main towns it flows through include:
- Champlemy
- Dompierre-sur-Nièvre
- La Celle-sur-Nièvre
- Guérigny
- Urzy
- Nevers
Where Does the Nièvre River End?
The Nièvre river finishes its journey by joining the Loire River. It flows into the Loire in the middle of the city of Nevers. At this point, the river is at an altitude of about 170 m (558 ft).
Understanding the Nièvre River's Water Flow
The amount of water flowing in the Nièvre river changes throughout the year. On average, about 5.28 cubic metres of water pass by a certain point every second. This measurement is taken near the town of Urzy. This "discharge" tells us how much water the river carries.
Main Rivers Joining the Nièvre
Rivers that flow into a larger river are called tributaries. The Nièvre river has a few important tributaries that add to its water flow. The main ones are:
- Nièvre de Champlemy: This tributary is about 8.8 kilometers long.
- Nièvre d’Arzembouy: This one is longer, stretching about 28.7 kilometers.
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The Nièvre river flowing through downtown Nevers before joining the Loire river:
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The Nièvre river in Nevers
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The Nièvre river in Nevers
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The Nièvre river in Nevers
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The Nièvre river in Nevers
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The Nièvre river in Nevers
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