Kolbäcksån Explained

Kolbäcksån
Map:LA2-Bergslagen-vatten.png
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Sweden
Subdivision Type3:County
Length:180km (110miles)[1]
Discharge1 Avg:27m3/s
Mouth:Mälaren
Mouth Coordinates:59.5083°N 16.2583°W
Basin Size:3100km2

Kolbäcksån is a river located in Bergslagen in the middle of Sweden. It is about 180 kilometres long, arises in the province Dalarna and flows through the province of Västmanland into the Mälaren. The river drains an area of approximately 3,100 km2 and has an average discharge of 27 m3/s. The city of Fagersta lies on the river and the Strömsholm Canal follows the river about 100 kilometres.

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Kolbäcksån . . Swedish . 14 July 2010.