Shkumbin

The Shkumbin (/ʃkmbn/; Albanian pronunciation: [ʃkumbin]), also known as Shkembi, is a river in Southern Europe. It is 181.4 km (112.7 mi) long and its drainage basin is 2,444 km2 (944 sq mi). Its average discharge is 61.5 m3/s (2,170 cu ft/s).

Shkumbin
Shkumbin Gorge between Librazhd and Elbasan
Location
CountryAlbania
Physical characteristics
SourceValamara
  locationKorçë County
  coordinates40°47′57″N 20°18′14″E
  elevation2,120 m (6,960 ft)
Mouth18 km (11 mi) west of Rrogozhinë
  location
Adriatic Sea
  coordinates
41°2′23″N 19°26′34″E
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length181.4 km (112.7 mi)
Basin size2,444 km2 (944 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average61.5 m3/s (2,170 cu ft/s)
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