Airain

The Airain or Airin (French pronunciation: [ɛʁɛ̃]) is a 47.8 km (29.7 mi) long river in the Cher department in central France.^[1] Its source is at Nérondes. It flows generally west, with a U shape. It is a left tributary of the Yèvre, into which it flows at Savigny-en-Septaine, 13 km (8.1 mi) southeast of Bourges.

CountryFrance

locationNérondes

coordinates46°59′53″N 02°48′59″E

elevation185 m (607 ft)

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Airain
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Location
Country	France
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Nérondes
• coordinates	46°59′53″N 02°48′59″E
• elevation	185 m (607 ft)
Mouth
• location	Yèvre
• coordinates	47°02′59″N 02°33′55″E
• elevation	139 m (456 ft)
Length	47.8 km (29.7 mi)
Basin size	300 km2 (120 sq mi)
Discharge
• average	1.62 m3/s (57 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Progression	Yèvre→ Cher→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean

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