Cians
Appearance
Cians | |
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![]() Cians Gorge | |
Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Maritime Alps |
• coordinates | 44°7′29″N7°0′12″E/ 44.12472°N 7.00333°E |
Mouth | Var |
• coordinates | 43°56′50″N6°59′17″E/ 43.94722°N 6.98806°E |
Length | 25 km (16 mi) |
Basin size | 166 km2(64 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Var→Mediterranean Sea |
TheCiansis a mountain river that flows through theAlpes-Maritimesdepartment of southeasternFrance.It is25.3 kilometres (15+3⁄4miles) long.[1]Its drainage basin is 166 km2(64 sq mi).[2]Its source is in the mountains north ofBeuil,and it flows into theVarinTouët-sur-Var.
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The Cians flows through the following communes:
This river runs through a canyon of redshale,named "Gorges du Cians",with formations oferodedrock.
Tributaries
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Sandre."Fiche cours d'eau - Le Cians (Y6110500)".
- ^Bassin versant: Cians (Le),Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA
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