Colin (river)
River in France
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The Colin is a 29.1 km (18.1 mi) long river in the department of Cher in central France.[1] It is a tributary of the Yèvre, its waters eventually reaching the sea through the river Loire.
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| Colin | |
|---|---|
River at Sainte-Solange | |
  Location within France  Location within Centre-Val de Loire | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Humbligny |
| Mouth | |
• location | Yèvre |
• coordinates | 47.0925°N 2.4696°E |
| Length | 29.1 km (18.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression |
Cher→ Loire→ Atlantic Ocean |
Geography
The river's source is at Humbligny, where it drains La Motte d'Humbligny, the highest point in the Sancerrois region. It runs through Les Aix-d'Angillon and Sainte-Solange and joins the Yèvre at Saint-Germain-du-Puy.
