Salat (river)
| Salat | |
|---|---|
 In Saint-Girons | |
| Basin | |
| Progression | Garonne→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Main source | Mont Rouch, Pyrenees |
| Source elevation | 2,500 m |
| 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 |
| Watershed area | 1,570 km² |
| Countries | France |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 75 km |
| Avg. discharge | 43 m³/s |
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
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