| Agri | |
|---|---|
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.png) Course of the Agri | |
| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | north ofMonte Volturino |
| • elevation | 1567 meters above sea level |
| Mouth | Gulf of Taranto |
• location | nearPolicoro |
• coordinates | 40°13′20″N16°44′28″E / 40.2223°N 16.7411°E /40.2223; 16.7411 |
| Length | 136 km (85 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,770 km2 (680 mi2) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 20 m3/s (710 cu ft/s) |
TheAgri is a river in theBasilicata region ofsouthern Italy.[1] In ancient times it was known asAciris (Ancient Greek:Ἄκιρις,romanized: Akiris).[2][3] The source of the river is in theLucan Apennines north ofMonte Volturino and west ofCalvello in theprovince of Potenza.[4] It is near the source of theBasento.
The river flows south nearPaterno before curving southeast, nearVilla d'Agri. It flows nearTramutola,Viggiano, andGrumento Nova before entering a lake. After exiting the lake, the river flows eastward nearArmento,Missanello,Aliano, andSant'Arcangelo. A right tributary, the Racanello, enters the river in this area. The river forms the border between the province of Potenza and theprovince of Matera for part of this area of the river. It flows into a small lake before entering the province of Matera. The river flows for a short distance before entering Lago di Gannano. After exiting the lake, the river flows southeast nearTursi,Montalbano Jonico, andScanzano Jonico before flowing into theGulf of Taranto nearPolicoro.
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Aciris".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray. | This Basilicata location article is astub. You can help Wikipedia byadding missing information. |
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