Nesque
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 | |
|---|---|
 River Nesque at Pernes-les-Fontaines | |
   | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 44°07′30″N 5°24′50″E |
| Mouth | Sorgue de Velleron |
• coordinates | 43°59′41″N 4°58′55″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
References
- 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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