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Nesque

The river 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. Its drainage basin is 401 km2 (155 sq mi).

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Nesque
River Nesque at Pernes-les-Fontaines
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Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates44°07′30″N 5°24′50″E / 44.12500°N 5.41389°E / 44.12500; 5.41389
MouthSorgue de Velleron
 • coordinates
43°59′41″N 4°58′55″E / 43.9948°N 4.9819°E / 43.9948; 4.9819
Length53 km (33 mi)
Basin size
401 km2 (155 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSorgue de Velleron

Ouvèze

RhôneMediterranean Sea

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

Communes crossing

References

References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Nesque (V61-0400)".
  2. Bassin versant : Nesque (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA