Indalsälven

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Indalsälven
River
none One of the many hydropower plants of Indalsälven.
One of the many hydropower plants of Indalsälven.
Nickname: Jämtlandsälven & Storsjöälven
Country Flag of Sweden Sweden
Region Jämtland, Västernorrland
Primary source Åreälven
Secondary source Järpströmmen
Mouth Klingerfjärden, near Sundsvall.
 - location Bothnian Sea, Västernorrland
 - elevation m (0 ft)
Length 420 km (261 mi)
Basin 26,720 km² (10,317 sq mi)
Discharge
 - average 460 /s (16,245 cu ft/s)

Indalsälven is one of Sweden's longest rivers with a total length of 430 kilometers. Among its tributaries are Kallströmmen, Långan, Hårkan and Ammerån. A total of 26 hydropower plants are placed along its course, making it the third most power producing river of Sweden.

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Coordinates: 62°30′N 17°26′E / 62.5, 17.433