Salat (river)
| Salat | |
|---|---|
 In Saint-Girons | |
| Country | France |
| Basin | |
| Main source |
Mont Rouch, Pyrenees 2,500 m (8,200 ft) |
| River mouth |
Garonne 43°9′40″N 0°57′58″E / 43.16111°N 0.96611°ECoordinates: 43°9′40″N 0°57′58″E / 43.16111°N 0.96611°E |
| Progression | Garonne→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin size | 1,570 km2 (610 sq mi) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 75 km (47 mi) |
| Discharge |
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The Salat (Occitan: Salat) is a river in southern France, a right tributary of the Garonne. It rises in nine points above the hamlet Salau in the municipality Couflens, on the slopes of Mont Rouch, central Pyrenees. The former Gascon province of Couserans is based on its valley.
Departments and Cities
Main tributaries
- Alet
- Garbet
- Arac
- Lez
- Baup
- Arbas
References
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