Magra (river)
For other uses, see Magra (disambiguation).
| Magra | |
|---|---|
 The mouth of the Magra | |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Between Monte Borgognone and Monte Tavola |
| Source elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| River mouth |
Tyrrhenian Sea 0 m |
| Size | 1,686 km2 (651 sq mi) |
| Countries | Italy |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 62 km (39 mi) |
| Avg. discharge | 40 m3/s (1,400 cu ft/s) |
The Magra is a 62-kilometre (39 mi) long river of Northern Italy, which runs through Pontremoli, Filattiera, Villafranca in Lunigiana and Aulla in the province of Massa-Carrara (Tuscany); Santo Stefano di Magra, Vezzano Ligure, Arcola, Sarzana and Ameglia in the province of La Spezia (Liguria).
In Roman times, it was known as the Macra and marked the eastern boundary of the territory of Liguria.
The river’s drainage basin occupies around 1,686 km2 (651 sq mi). Its most important tributary is the Vara which joins the Magra from the right within the commune of Santo Stefano di Magra.
External links
Media related to Magra River at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 44°03′N 9°59′E / 44.050°N 9.983°E
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