Iton (French pronunciation: [itɔ̃]) is a river in Normandy, France, left tributary of the river Eure. It is 131.8 km (81.9 mi) long.[1] Its source is near Moulins-la-Marche. For about 10 km between Orvaux and Glisolles, it disappears and pursues a subterranean course.
| Iton | |
|---|---|
 The Iton in Évreux | |
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Normandy |
| Mouth | |
• location | Eure |
• coordinates | 49°10′29″N 1°11′11″E / 49.17472°N 1.18639°E |
| Length | 132 km (82 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,300 km2 (500 sq mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Eure→ Seine→ English Channel |
The Iton flows through the following départements and towns:
It flows into the Eure in Acquigny, south of Louviers.[1]
Its basin (1,300 km²) covers 134 communes and is subject to a schéma d'aménagement et de gestion des eaux (water management scheme).
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