Tanagro














































Tanagro

Polla (view from Tanagro).jpg
The Tanagro crossing Polla

Location
Country
 Italy
Physical characteristics
Source  
 - location Hillside near Casalbuono

Mouth  

Sele River, near Contursi Terme
Length 92 km (57 mi)
Basin size 1,835 km2 (708 sq mi)
Discharge  
 - average 20 m3/s (710 cu ft/s)


The Tanagro (Tanàgro) or Negro is a river of the Province of Salerno, southwestern Italy. It rises in the Vallo di Diano and is a tributary of the Sele River. In ancient times it was known as Tanager.



Overview


From the origin to the mouth, the river flows in the municipal territories of Casalbuono, Montesano sulla Marcellana, Buonabitacolo, Sassano, Padula, Sala Consilina, Teggiano, San Rufo, Atena Lucana, Sant'Arsenio, Polla, Pertosa, Auletta, Petina, Buccino, Sicignano degli Alburni and Contursi Terme. It crosses the towns and villages of Casalbuono, Ascolese (Padula), Silla (Sassano), Atena Lucana Scalo, Polla, Pertosa (near the caves), Auletta, Sicignano Scalo and Contursi Scalo.[1]



References





  1. ^ Source: OpenStreetMap and Google Maps



Coordinates: 40°38′N 15°14′E / 40.633°N 15.233°E / 40.633; 15.233











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