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River in France
Colin
River at Sainte-Solange
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Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationHumbligny
Mouth 
 • locationYèvre
 • coordinates47°05′33″N 2°28′11″E / 47.0925°N 2.4696°E / 47.0925; 2.4696
Length29.1 km (18.1 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionYèvreCherLoireAtlantic Ocean

The Colin is a 29.1 km (18.1 mi) long river in the department of Cher in central France. It is a tributary of the Yèvre, its waters eventually reaching the sea through the river Loire.

Geography

The river's source is at Humbligny, where it drains La Motte d'Humbligny, the highest point in the Sancerrois region. It runs through Les Aix-d'Angillon and Sainte-Solange and joins the Yèvre at Saint-Germain-du-Puy.

Communes

Humbligny, Morogues, Aubinges, Les Aix-d'Angillon, Sainte-Solange, Saint-Germain-du-Puy,

References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - le Colin (K5564200)".


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