Arroscia

Arroscia
Country	Italy
Basin features
Main source	near Mendatica
River mouth	Centa 5 m (16 ft)[1] 44°03′12.82″N 8°11′15.32″E / 44.0535611°N 8.1875889°E / 44.0535611; 8.1875889
Basin size	289 km2 (112 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length	36.5[2]
Discharge	Average rate: 4.02 m3/s (142 cu ft/s)[3]

The Arroscia is an Italian river in the provinces of Imperia.^[4] and Savona.

Geography

The river rises from monte Frontè, in the comune of Mendatica, not far from the French border. The Arroscia flows east and receives several tributaries. It then joins the Neva and forms with it the Centa, one of the most relevant rivers of western Liguria. The Arroscia has a basin of 289 km² (112 sq mi) ^[5].

Main tributaries

Lerrone confluence, with the A10 motorway in the background

• Right hand:
  • rio Ponte,
  • rio Ravinasso,
  • rio Rocchino,
  • torrente Giara di Rezzo,
  • rio Bottasso,
  • rio Ubaga.
  • torrente Lerrone.
• Left hand:
  • rio Gropin,
  • dei Laghi,
  • rio Brignola,
  • rio Teglia,
  • torrente Arogna,
  • rio Varasce,
  • rio Cornareo.
  • rio Parone,
  • rio Merco.

References

See also

Media related to Arroscia at Wikimedia Commons

• List of rivers of Italy

Coordinates: 44°03′N 8°11′E / 44.050°N 8.183°E / 44.050; 8.183