The Dadou (French: le Dadou) is a 115.8 km (72.0 mi) long river in the Tarn department in southern France.[1] Its source is near Saint-Salvi-de-Carcavès. It flows generally west. It is a right tributary of the Agout, into which it flows near Ambres.

Dadou
The Dadou at Briatexte
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSaint-Salvi-de-Carcavès
 • coordinates43°47′19″N 02°37′32″E / 43.78861°N 2.62556°E / 43.78861; 2.62556
 • elevation860 m (2,820 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Agout
 • coordinates
43°44′11″N 01°47′24″E / 43.73639°N 1.79000°E / 43.73639; 1.79000
 • elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Length115.8 km (72.0 mi)
Basin size858 km2 (331 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average12 m3/s (420 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionAgoutTarnGaronneGironde estuaryAtlantic Ocean

Communes along its course

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The Dadou flows west, crossing the Tarn department, through the following communes, ordered from source to mouth:

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Le Dadou (O47-0400)".