Ranelva
Ranelva is a 130-kilometre (81 mi) long river in the municipality of Rana in Nordland county, Norway. It is one of the longest rivers in Nordland county. The catchment area of the river is 3,790 square kilometres (1,460 sq mi). Before the power stations of Reinforsen (1925) and Langvatnet (1964) were built, the catchment area was 3,843 square kilometres (1,484 sq mi).
| Ranelva | |
|---|---|
Location of the river Ranelva (Norway) | |
| Location | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Nordland |
| Municipalities | Rana Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Saltfjellet |
| • location | Rana, Norway |
| • coordinates | 66°29′32″N 15°14′15″E |
| • elevation | 540 metres (1,770 ft) |
| Mouth | Ranfjorden |
• location | Mo i Rana, Norway |
• coordinates | 66°20′9″N 14°09′49″E |
• elevation | 0 metres (0 ft) |
| Length | 130 km (81 mi) |
| Basin size | 3,790 km2 (1,460 sq mi) |
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