Centa (river)

Centa

Centa river in Albenga
Country Italy
Basin
Main source Leca (Albenga)
22 m (72 ft)
River mouth Ligurian Sea near Albenga
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Basin size 432 km2 (167 sq mi)[1]
Physical characteristics
Length 3.2 km (2.0 mi)[1]

The Centa is a very short Italian river in the province of Savona.

Geography

Its source is near the Italian village of Leca (Albenga), at the junction between Arroscia and Neva. The river flows south before emptying into the Ligurian Sea near Albenga.

History

The Centa at the beginning of the 20th century

The river flowed up to the 12th century in an easternmost bed joining the sea near Ceriale. Its course was diverted to the present bed following a decision of the Repubblica di Genova. The name Centa comes from cinta (Italian for town wall), because the new flow flanked the town wall of Albenga. The old river bed became almost totally dry from the 16th century[2]

References

  1. 1 2 PIANO DI BACINO STRALCIO SUL RISCHIO IDROGEOLOGICO, Provincia di Savona; in .pdf on www.provincia.savona.it
  2. Il Pontelungo, comune di Albenga; www.comune.albenga.sv.it

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Coordinates: 44°02′31″N 8°13′17″E / 44.04194°N 8.22139°E / 44.04194; 8.22139


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