The Othain (French pronunciation: [ɔtɛ̃]) is a 67-kilometre (42 mi) long river in the Meurthe-et-Moselle and Meuse départements, northeastern France.[1] Its source is at Gondrecourt-Aix, in the Woëvre. It flows generally northwest. It is a left tributary of the Chiers into which it flows between Villécloye and Montmédy.

Othain
Othain is located in France
Othain
Othain is located in Grand Est
Othain
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationGondrecourt-Aix
 • coordinates49°14′11″N 05°46′30″E / 49.23639°N 5.77500°E / 49.23639; 5.77500
 • elevation252 m (827 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Chiers
 • coordinates
49°31′14″N 05°22′54″E / 49.52056°N 5.38167°E / 49.52056; 5.38167
 • elevation
180 m (590 ft)
Length67 km (42 mi)
Basin size256 km2 (99 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average2.91 m3/s (103 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionChiersMeuseNorth Sea

Communes along its course

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This list is ordered from source to mouth:

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Othain (B43-0200)".