Ticino (river) facts for kids

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Ticino
Country Switzerland, Italy
Physical characteristics
River mouth River Po, south-east of Pavia, Italy
Length 248 km (154 mi)
Pavia ponte coperto sul Ticino
A covered bridge over the Ticino, in Pavia

The Ticino river is a river that originates in the Alps, near Nufenen. It then flows through the Swiss canton of Ticino and northern Italy. It flows into the river Po, near Pavia. It is 270 km long. It gave its name to the canton. In Switzerland, it is dammed to make electricity. In Italy, it is mainly used for irrigation. The river flows through Lago Maggiore.

Images for kids

  • TicinoRiver-June2016 (3)

    Part of the Ticino river, south of Milan-Malpensa Airport in Italy.

  • Ticino at Gotthard-Tunnel

    The upper Ticino near Airolo


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