Dranse (Haute-Savoie)
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This article is about the French rivière in Haute-Savoie. For other uses of Dranse and Drance, see Dranse.
The Dranse (French: la Dranse) is a French river in the department of Haute-Savoie, that empties into Lake Geneva between Thonon-les-Bains and Évian-les-Bains.
Quick Facts Native name, Location ...
Dranse | |
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Native name | la Dranse (French) |
Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Confluence of La Dranse d'Abondance and La Dranse de Morzine |
Mouth | Lake Geneva |
• coordinates | 46.4039°N 6.5190°E / 46.4039; 6.5190 |
Length | 49.3 km (30.6 mi) including La Dranse d'Abondance |
Basin size | 495 km2 (191 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 20.1 m3/s (710 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Lake Geneva→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
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The name "Dranse" comes from the former Drantia, based on the hydronym dur-, dora and the suffix -antia.