Maine (river)
Not to be confused with Maine River (Maine).
| Maine | |
|---|---|
 The Maine near Angers | |
| Native name | La Maine |
| Basin | |
| Progression | Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Main source | Sarthe and Mayenne |
| Source elevation | ±25 m |
| River mouth |
Loire 47°24′39″N 0°36′53″W / 47.41083°N 0.61472°WCoordinates: 47°24′39″N 0°36′53″W / 47.41083°N 0.61472°W |
| Watershed area | 22.194 km² |
| Countries | France |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 12 km |
| Avg. discharge | 128 m³/s |
The Maine [mɛːn] is a river, a tributary of the Loire, 12 km (7 mi.) long, in the Maine-et-Loire département in France.
It is formed by the confluence of the Mayenne and Sarthe rivers north of Angers. It flows through this city and joins the Loire south-west of Angers.
The river's name is derived from the ancient Meodena, and is unrelated to Maine, the province.
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