Nete (river)
The Nete (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈneːtə]; French: Nèthe, French pronunciation: [nɛt]) is a river in northern Belgium, right tributary of the Rupel. It flows through the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is formed in Lier, at the confluence of the rivers Grote Nete and Kleine Nete. It flows through Duffel and joins the river Dijle in Rumst to form the river Rupel. It drains nearly 60% of Antwerp province.
| Nete | |
|---|---|
Grote Nete | |
| Location | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Lier |
| • coordinates | 51.1315°N 4.5813°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Rupel |
• coordinates | 51.0735°N 4.4201°E |
| Length | 98 km (61 mi) (Nete 13 km, Grote Nete 85 km) |
| Basin size | 1,673 km2 (646 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Rupel→ Scheldt→ North Sea |
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