Merula (creek)
Stream in Liguria, Italy
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The Merula is a 14.7-kilometre (9.1 mi) stream of Liguria (Italy).
CountryItaly
locationEastern slopes of Monte Torre (Ligurian Alps)
| Merula | |
|---|---|
Merula creek in Stellanello | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Eastern slopes of Monte Torre (Ligurian Alps) |
| Mouth | Ligurian Sea |
• location | Andora (SV) |
• coordinates | 43.9482°N 8.1437°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 14.7 km (9.1 mi)[1] |
| Basin size | 49 km2 (19 mi2)[1] |
Geography
The creek is formed not far from the centre of Testico from the union of several streams descending the eastern slopes of Monte Torre (990 m).[2] At first it flows down heading East and then turns South towards the Ligurian Sea. Close to its mouth, which is located in Marina di Anrora, the Marula is crossed by Autostrada dei Fiori, Genoa–Ventimiglia railway and State highway nr.1 (Via Aurelia).
The Merula basin (49 km2) is wholly included in the Province of Savona.[3]
Main tributaries
- Right hand:
- rio Moltedo
- rio Domo;
- left hand:
- rio Tigorella,
- rio Metta.
