Save (Garonne)

Save
Country France
Basin
Main source Plateau de Lannemezan
River mouth Garonne
43°47′32″N 1°16′41″E / 43.79222°N 1.27806°E / 43.79222; 1.27806 (Garonne-Save)Coordinates: 43°47′32″N 1°16′41″E / 43.79222°N 1.27806°E / 43.79222; 1.27806 (Garonne-Save)
Progression GaronneAtlantic Ocean
Basin size 1,152 km2 (445 sq mi)
Physical characteristics
Length 143 km (89 mi)

The Save is a 143 km long river in southern France, left tributary of the Garonne. Its source is in the northern foothills of the Pyrenees, south of Lannemezan. It flows north-east through the following départements and cities:

It flows into the Garonne in Grenade, north of Toulouse.

Among its tributaries is the Gesse.

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