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River in France
Siagne
Gorges of the Siagne
Siagne is located in FranceSiagneShow map of FranceSiagne is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSiagneShow map of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Native nameLa Siagne (French)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear Escragnolles
 • elevation640 m (2,100 ft)
Mouth 
 • locationMediterranean Sea
 • coordinates43°31′52″N 6°56′54″E / 43.531°N 6.9482°E / 43.531; 6.9482
Length44 km (27 mi)
Basin size512 km (198 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • averageMediterranean Sea

The Siagne (French pronunciation: [sjaɲ]; Occitan: Sianha) is a river that flows through the Var and Alpes-Maritimes departments of southeast France. It is 44.5 km (27.7 mi) long. For much of its length, it forms the border between the two departments. Its drainage basin is 512 km (198 sq mi). Its source is near Escragnolles, flowing southeast, through Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne and Pégomas, and into the Mediterranean Sea in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, 5 kilometres (3 mi) west of Cannes.

References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Siagne (Y55-0400)".
  2. Bassin versant : Siagne (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA


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