Ofanto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ofanto |
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| River | |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Regions | Campania, Basilicata, Apulia |
| Provinces | Avellino, Potenza, Foggia, Barletta-Andria-Trani |
| Tributaries | |
| - right | Fiumara d’Atalla |
| Source | Apennines |
| - location | Torella dei Lombardi, Campania, Italy |
| - elevation | 715 m (2,346 ft) |
| - coordinates | 40°54′48″N 15°06′25″E / 40.91333°N 15.10694°E |
| Mouth | Adriatic Sear |
| - location | Barletta, Apulia, Italy |
| - elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| - coordinates | 41°21′32.24″N 16°11′51.11″E / 41.3589556°N 16.1975306°E |
| Length | 165 km (103 mi) |
| Basin | 2,764 km² (1,067 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| - average | 15 m³/s (530 cu ft/s) |
The Ofanto (called Aufidus in ancient Latin) is an important river in South Italy. It flows through three different regions: Campania, Basilicata, and Apulia. Eventually, it empties into the Adriatic Sea.
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River's Journey
The Ofanto River is about 165 km (103 mi) long. The area of land where all its water collects, called its drainage basin, is around 2,764 km2 (1,067 sq mi).
Where the Ofanto Starts
The Ofanto River begins high up in the Apennines mountains. It starts in a historical area called Irpinia, which is near the city of Avellino. The river's source is in the town of Torella dei Lombardi, in the Province of Avellino, Campania. Here, it is about 715 m (2,346 ft) above sea level.
After starting, the river flows southeast into a man-made lake called Lago di Conza.
Flowing Through Italy
As the Ofanto continues its journey, it forms natural borders between different parts of Italy.
- First, it marks the border between the Province of Avellino and the Province of Potenza.
- Then, it turns north and forms the border between the Province of Foggia and the Province of Potenza.
- Finally, it turns northeast and creates the border between the Province of Foggia and the Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani.
Where the Ofanto Ends
The Ofanto River eventually reaches the Adriatic Sea. It flows into the sea near the Gulf of Manfredonia, between the towns of Margherita di Savoia and Barletta.
The Ofanto River passes through three regions and four provinces in South Italy. Many towns, called comuni in Italy, are located along its banks.
Smaller Rivers Joining the Ofanto
Most of the smaller rivers and streams that flow into the Ofanto are not very long. These are called tributaries.
- Left tributaries: These join the Ofanto from its left side as you look downstream.
- Orata - about 20 km long
- Cortino - about 12 km long
- Right tributaries: These join the Ofanto from its right side as you look downstream.
- Olivento - about 36 km long
- Fiumara di Atella - about 25 km long
- Locone - about 33 km long
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Images for kids
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Roman bridge of Canosa di Puglia
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An ancient Roman bridge near Monteverde, Campania
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Through Cairano
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Tabula Peutingeriana showing ancient Aufidus and Via Appia
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See also
In Spanish: Ofanto para niños
