Yon (river)

Yon
Yon (river) is located in France
Yon (river)
Yon (river) is located in Pays de la Loire
Yon (river)
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSaint-Martin-des-Noyers
 • coordinates46°42′59″N 01°15′10″W / 46.71639°N 1.25278°W / 46.71639; -1.25278
 • elevation100 m (330 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Lay
 • coordinates
46°30′24″N 01°17′28″W / 46.50667°N 1.29111°W / 46.50667; -1.29111
 • elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Length55.6 km (34.5 mi)
Discharge 
 • average8 m3/s (280 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLayBay of Biscay

The Yon (French pronunciation: [jɔ̃]) is a 55.6 km (34.5 mi) long river in the Vendée département, western France.[1] Its source is at Saint-Martin-des-Noyers. It flows generally south. It is a right tributary of the Lay into which it flows between Rosnay and Le Champ-Saint-Père.

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Yon (N34-0300)".