Neda (river)

The Neda (Greek: Νέδα) is a river in the western Peloponnese in Greece. It is 31 km (19 mi) long, and its drainage area is 278 km2 (107 sq mi). It is unique in the sense that it is the only river in Greece with a feminine name.

Neda
Neda waterfalls
Native nameΝέδα (Greek)
Location
CountryGreece
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMount Lykaion
Mouth 
  location
Ionian Sea
  coordinates
37°22′30″N 21°40′58″E
Length31 km (19 mi)
Basin size278 km2 (107 sq mi)

It took its name from the nymph Neda.

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