Fiastra (river)

The Fiastra is a river in the province of Macerata in the Marche region of Italy.[1] Its source is in the Sibillini Mountains in Monti Sibillini National Park near Sarnano. It flows northeast near San Ginesio, Loro Piceno and Urbisaglia before entering the Chienti south of Macerata. The historic Abbadia di Fiastra is located near the river.

Fiastra
Location
CountryItaly
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationSibillini Mountains
  elevation1,200 m (3,900 ft)
MouthChienti
  coordinates
43°15′59″N 13°28′28″E
Length40 km (25 mi)
Basin size300 km2 (120 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average3.5 m3/s (120 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionChientiAdriatic Sea

References

  1. The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World (13 ed.). London: Times Books. 2011. p. 76 O9. ISBN 9780007419135.


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