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River in France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Baïse (pronounced [baiːz] ; Occitan: Baïsa) is a 188-kilometre (117 mi) long river in south-western France, left tributary of the Garonne.[1] Its source is in the foothills of the Pyrenees, near Lannemezan. It flows north through the following départements and towns:
Baïse | |
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![]() Canal bridge over the river | |
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Native name | La Baïse (French) |
Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Plateau de Lannemezan |
Mouth | |
• location | Garonne |
• coordinates | 44°17′5″N 0°19′17″E |
Length | 188 km (117 mi) |
Basin size | 2,910 km2 (1,120 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 5 m3/s (180 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Garonne→ Gironde estuary→ Atlantic Ocean |
It flows into the Garonne near Aiguillon.
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