Colin (river)

Colin

Country France
Basin
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
Progression YèvreCherLoireAtlantic Ocean
Physical characteristics
Length 29.1 km (18.1 mi)

The Colin is a 29.1-kilometre (18.1 mi) long[1][2] river in the French department of Cher. It is an affluent of the Yèvre and a sub-affluent of la 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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