The river Nesque (French: La Nesque) is a river in Provence (France). It flows through Vaucluse department, between Vaucluse Mountains and plains of Comtat Venaissin. A tributary of the Sorgue de Velleron, it is 53.2 km (33.1 mi) long.[1] Its drainage basin is 401 km2 (155 sq mi).[2]
Nesque | |
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River Nesque at Pernes-les-Fontaines | |
Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• coordinates | 44°07′30″N 5°24′50″E / 44.12500°N 5.41389°E |
Mouth | Sorgue de Velleron |
• coordinates | 43°59′41″N 4°58′55″E / 43.9948°N 4.9819°E |
Length | 53 km (33 mi) |
Basin size | 401 km2 (155 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Sorgue de Velleron→ Ouvèze→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
Communes crossing
editReferences
edit- ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Nesque (V61-0400)".
- ^ Bassin versant : Nesque (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA
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