Aa | |
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Location | |
Country | Netherlands |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Dieze |
• coordinates | 51°41′42″N 5°18′3″E / 51.69500°N 5.30083°E |
Basin features | |
Progression | Dieze→ Meuse→ North Sea |
The Aa (Dutch pronunciation: [aː]) is a small river in the Netherlands. It rises near Nederweert in the southeastern province of Limburg, in the Peel region. It flows northwest through the province of North Brabant towards 's-Hertogenbosch, roughly along the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal. In 's-Hertogenbosch, at the confluence of the Aa and the Dommel, the river Dieze is formed, which flows into the Meuse (Dutch: Maas) a few km further. The main cities and towns along the Aa's course are Asten, Helmond, Veghel and 's-Hertogenbosch.