Ombrone

Ombrone

Confluence of the Arbia (left) and Ombrone (right) south of Buonconvento.
Country Italy
Basin
Main source San Gusmé, Monti del Chianti
about 420 m (1,380 ft)
River mouth Tyrrhenian Sea
Basin size 3,494 km2 (1,349 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length 160 km (99 mi)
Discharge
  • Average rate:
    32 m3/s (1,100 cu ft/s) at the mouth

The Ombrone (Latin: Umbro) is a 160-kilometre (99 mi) long river in Tuscany, central Italy.

The Ombrone's source is near Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the south-eastern side of the Monti del Chianti. After a twisting route, it receives the waters of the tributaries 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.

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    Coordinates: 42°39′31″N 11°00′47″E / 42.65861°N 11.01306°E / 42.65861; 11.01306


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