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Arroux
River in central France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Arroux (French pronunciation: [aʁu]) is a river in central France. It is a right tributary of the Loire. It is 128.1 km (79.6 mi) long.[1] Its source is east of Arnay-le-Duc, in Côte-d'Or. The Arroux flows generally south through the following departments and towns:
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![]() The Arroux in Autun | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Burgundy |
Mouth | |
• location | Loire |
• coordinates | 46°29′24″N 3°57′33″E |
Length | 128.1 km (79.6 mi) |
Basin size | 3,174 km2 (1,225 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 32 m3/s (1,100 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
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The Arroux flows into the river Loire near Digoin, the main tributaries are the Ternin (48 km) and the Bourbince (82 km).