- Ombrone
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Ombrone Origin San Gusmé, Monti del Chianti Mouth Tyrrhenian Sea Basin countries Italy Length 160 km (99 mi) Source elevation c. 420 m Avg. discharge 32 m³/s at the mouth Basin area 3,494 km2 (1,349 sq mi) The Ombrone (Latin: Umbro) is a 160 km long river in Tuscany, central Italy.
The Ombrone's source is located near Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the south-eastern side of the Monti del Chianti. After a twisting route, it receives the waters of the tribuaries Arbia, Merse and Orcia before reaching the plain near Istia d'Ombrone.
It subsequently passes near the city of Grosseto, before flowing into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
See also
- Ombrone (département).
External links
Coordinates: 42°39′31″N 11°00′47″E / 42.65861°N 11.01306°E
Categories:- Rivers of the Province of Grosseto
- Rivers of the Province of Siena
- Tuscany geography stubs
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