Lawe

Lawe
Country France
Physical characteristics
Main source France
River mouth Lys
50°38′23″N 2°42′17″E / 50.63972°N 2.70472°E / 50.63972; 2.70472 (Lys-Lawe)Coordinates: 50°38′23″N 2°42′17″E / 50.63972°N 2.70472°E / 50.63972; 2.70472 (Lys-Lawe)
Length 41 km (25 mi)
Basin features
Progression Lys→ Scheldt→ North Sea

The Lawe is a river of northern France, right tributary of the Lys. Its source is near Magnicourt-en-Comte. It flows generally northeast through Houdain, Bruay-la-Buissière, Béthune and Lestrem. It flows into the Lys in La Gorgue.

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