Lesum

The Lesum is a 9.85-kilometre (6 mi) long river in northern Germany, right tributary of the Weser, navigable for Class III ships.[2] It is formed at the confluence of the rivers Wümme and Hamme, near Ritterhude, northwest of Bremen. It flows west and flows into the Weser in Bremen-Vegesack.

Lesum
Mouth of the Lesum near Vegesack
Location
CountryGermany
StateBremen
CityBremen
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationConfluence of the Wümme and Hamme rivers near Ritterhude
  coordinates53°10′17″N 8°44′33″E
  elevation4 m (13 ft)
MouthWeser
  location
Bremen-Vegesack
  coordinates
53°10′0″N 8°37′28″E
  elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Length9.85 km (6.12 mi)
Basin size2,187 km2 (844 sq mi)[1]
Basin features
ProgressionWeserNorth Sea
Tributaries 
  leftWümme
  rightHamme

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