Ain (river)

Ain
Native nameEn (Arpitan)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationJura mountains
 • coordinates46°44′58″N 6°1′24″E / 46.74944°N 6.02333°E / 46.74944; 6.02333 (Ain source)
 • elevation± 700 m (2,300 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Rhône
 • coordinates
45°47′45″N 5°10′10″E / 45.79583°N 5.16944°E / 45.79583; 5.16944
Length190 km (120 mi)
Basin size3,630 km2 (1,400 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average130 m3/s (4,600 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionRhôneMediterranean Sea

The Ain (/æ̃/,[1] French: [ɛ̃] ; Arpitan: En) is a river in eastern France. It gave its name to the Ain department. It is 190 km (120 mi) long.[2]

  1. ^ "Ain". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Merriam-Webster.
  2. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Ain (V2--0200)".