Buëch
River in France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
River in France From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Buëch (French pronunciation: [bɥɛʃ][1]), Occitan Bueg (Occitan pronunciation: [bɥetʃ]) is a river in southeastern France, a right tributary of the Durance. It is 85.3 km (53.0 mi) long.[2] Its drainage basin is 1,478 km2 (571 sq mi).[3] Its source is in the Dauphiné Alps, near the peak of Grand Ferrand. It flows generally southward for most of its course in the Hautes-Alpes département, and flows into the Durance at Sisteron.
Buëch | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Dauphiné Alps |
Mouth | |
• location | Durance |
• coordinates | 44°12′5″N 5°56′35″E |
Length | 85 km (53 mi) |
Basin size | 1,478 km2 (571 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Durance→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
Départements and towns along the Buëch include:
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