Velino facts for kids
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| River | |
 The Velino River in Rieti.
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| Country | Italy |
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| Regions | Lazio, Umbria |
| Provinces | Rieti, Terni |
| Comuni | Antrodoco, Castel Sant'Angelo, Cittaducale |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Salto, Turano |
| Cities | Rieti, Terni |
| Source | Monte Pozzoni |
| - location | Cittareale, Rieti, Lazio, Italy |
| - elevation | 1,667 m (5,469 ft) |
| - coordinates | 42°39′15″N 13°9′40″E / 42.65417°N 13.16111°E |
| Confluence | Nera |
| - location | Terni, Umbria, Italy |
| - coordinates | 42°33′13″N 12°42′49″E / 42.55361°N 12.71361°E |
| Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
| Basin | 2,238 km² (864 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| - average | 60 m³/s (2,119 cu ft/s) |
The Velino River is an important river in central Italy. It flows mostly through the Lazio region, but also a bit through Umbria. It is the main branch, or tributary, of the Nera River. The Nera River then flows into the famous Tiber River.
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Journey of the Velino River
The Velino River is about 90 km (56 mi) long. The area of land that drains into it, called its drainage basin, is about 2,238 km2 (864 sq mi).
Where the River Starts
The Velino River begins high up on the side of a mountain called Monte Pozzoni. This is near the town of Cittareale in the Province of Rieti, Lazio. The river starts at an elevation of about 1,667 m (5,469 ft) above sea level.
Flowing Through Valleys
First, the river flows south through the towns of Cittareale and Posta. It then enters a narrow valley. On one side is Monte Terminillo, and on the other is Monte Giano. After flowing for about 15 km (9 mi), the river leaves this valley. It then reaches the town of Antrodoco.
The river then turns west. It flows through the towns of Borgo Velino and Castel Sant'Angelo. Along this part of its journey, the Velino gets more water from the "Peschiera Springs".
Reaching the Plain and Beyond
After this, the river enters a large, important valley called the Piana Reatina, or "Plain of Rieti". The Velino River flows right through the city of Rieti.
At the end of this plain, the Velino River meets the Nera River. When they join, they create the amazing Cascate delle Marmore falls. These are very famous waterfalls!
Main Branches of the Velino
The Velino River has several smaller rivers and streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. The most important ones come from the left side of the Velino. The ones from the right side are usually small streams.
Here are the main tributaries that join the Velino from its left side:
- Salto River - This river is about 55 km long.
- Turano River - This river is about 70 km long.
Images for kids
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The summit of Monte Pozzoni, where the Velino River starts.
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The Velino River flowing through the city of Rieti.
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An old Bridge over the Velino River in Rieti.
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The Cascate delle Marmore falls, where the Velino joins the Nera.
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Another view of the beautiful Cascate delle Marmore.
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