Colin (river)

Colin
Country France
Physical characteristics
Main source Humbligny
River mouth Yèvre
47°05′33″N 2°28′11″E / 47.0925°N 2.4696°E / 47.0925; 2.4696Coordinates: 47°05′33″N 2°28′11″E / 47.0925°N 2.4696°E / 47.0925; 2.4696
Length 29.1 km (18.1 mi)
Basin features
Progression YèvreCherLoireAtlantic Ocean

The Colin is a 29.1 km (18.1 mi) long[1][2] river in the French department of Cher in central France. It is an tributary of the Yèvre, its waters eventually reaching the sea through the river Loire.

Geography

The river's source is at Humbligny, where it drains La Motte d'Humbligny, the highest point in the Sancerrois region. It runs through Les Aix-d'Angillon and Sainte-Solange and joins the Yèvre at Saint-Germain-du-Puy.

Communes

Humbligny, Morogues, Aubinges, Les Aix-d'Angillon, Sainte-Solange, Saint-Germain-du-Puy,

References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche (K5564200)". Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  2. Sandre. "Fiche ruisseau le colin (K5564201)". Retrieved 21 December 2009.


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