Tanagro Explained

Tanagro
Source1 Location:Hillside near Casalbuono
Mouth Location:near Contursi Terme
Mouth Coordinates:40.6335°N 15.2301°W
Progression:SeleTyrrhenian Sea
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1: Italy
Length:92km (57miles)
Discharge1 Avg:20m3/s
Basin Size:1835km2

The Tanagro (Tanàgro) or Negro is a river of the Province of Salerno, southwestern Italy. It rises in the Vallo di Diano and is a tributary of the Sele River. In ancient times it was known as Tanager.

Overview

From the origin to the mouth, the river flows in the municipal territories of Casalbuono, Montesano sulla Marcellana, Buonabitacolo, Sassano, Padula, Sala Consilina, Teggiano, San Rufo, Atena Lucana, Sant'Arsenio, San Pietro al Tanagro, Polla, Pertosa, Auletta, Petina, Buccino, Sicignano degli Alburni and Contursi Terme. It crosses the towns and villages of Casalbuono, Ascolese (Padula), Silla (Sassano), Atena Lucana Scalo, Polla, Pertosa (near the caves), Auletta, Sicignano Scalo and Contursi Scalo.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Source: OpenStreetMap and Google Maps