Vanån

Coordinates: 60°30′35″N 14°14′30″E / 60.50972°N 14.24167°E / 60.50972; 14.24167
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Vanån
Location
CountrySweden
CountyDalarna County
Physical characteristics
MouthVästerdal River
 • location
Vansbro
 • coordinates
60°30′35″N 14°14′30″E / 60.50972°N 14.24167°E / 60.50972; 14.24167
Length110 km (68 mi)[1]
Basin size2,380 km2 (920 sq mi)[1]
Discharge 
 • average28 m3/s (990 cu ft/s)[1]

Vanån is a river in Sweden and the largest tributary of Västerdal River. The annual open water swimming competition Vansbrosimningen takes place in Vanån (2000 m) and Västerdal River (1000 m).

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Vanån". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Retrieved 16 July 2010. (subscription required)