Carapelle (river)
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The Carapelle is an Italian river whose source is north of Anzano di Puglia
in the province of Foggia
in Apulia
. The river's source is near the border with the province of Avellino
in Campania
in the Appennino Napoletano Mountains
. It curves eastward and flowing past Accadia
before being joined by the Calaggio
. The river then turns northeast and is joined by the Carapellotto
before flowing past Ordona
and Carapelle
. The river connects with the Saline di Margherita di Savoia
salt marsh via two branches before emptying into the Gulf of Manfredonia
in the Adriatic Sea
northwest of Zapponeta
.
Anzano di Puglia
Anzano di Puglia is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.According to the results of the national census made in 1991 Anzano di Puglia has a population of 2,239 inhabitants , a surface of 11.12 square kilometers and a population density of 201.3...
in the province of Foggia
Province of Foggia
The Province of Foggia is a province in the Apulia region of Italy.This province is also known as Capitanata, originally Catapanata, because during the Middle Ages it was governed by a catapan, as part of the Catapanate of Italy...
in Apulia
Apulia
Apulia is a region in Southern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, and the Strait of Òtranto and Gulf of Taranto in the south. Its most southern portion, known as Salento peninsula, forms a high heel on the "boot" of Italy. The region comprises , and...
. The river's source is near the border with the province of Avellino
Province of Avellino
The Province of Avellino is a province in the Campania region of Italy. The area is typified by many small towns and villages scattered across the province; in fact only two towns have a population over 20,000; its capital city Avellino and Ariano Irpino....
in Campania
Campania
Campania is a region in southern Italy. The region has a population of around 5.8 million people, making it the second-most-populous region of Italy; its total area of 13,590 km² makes it the most densely populated region in the country...
in the Appennino Napoletano Mountains
Apennine mountains
The Apennines or Apennine Mountains or Greek oros but just as often used alone as a noun. The ancient Greeks and Romans typically but not always used "mountain" in the singular to mean one or a range; thus, "the Apennine mountain" refers to the entire chain and is translated "the Apennine...
. It curves eastward and flowing past Accadia
Accadia
Accadia is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. Until the mid-20th century it was just within the eastern frontier of the region of Campania in the province of Avellino....
before being joined by the Calaggio
Calaggio
The Calaggio is an Italian river whose source is north of Vallata in the province of Avellino in Campania. The river flows northeast from the Appennino Napoletano Mountains into the province of Foggia in Apulia. The river joins the Carapelle River east of Sant'Agata di Puglia and west of Candela....
. The river then turns northeast and is joined by the Carapellotto
Carapellotto
The Carapellotto is an Italian river whose source is east of Deliceto in the province of Foggia in Apulia. The river flows northeast and then curves eastward before joining the Carapelle southwest of Ordona....
before flowing past Ordona
Ordona
Ordona is a small town and comune of the province of Foggia in the region of Puglia in southern Italy.-Geography:Ascoli Satriano, Carapelle, Foggia, Orta Nova, Cerignola are nearby towns.-History:...
and Carapelle
Carapelle
Carapelle is a town and comune belonging to the Province of Foggia and situated in the Apulia region of Italy....
. The river connects with the Saline di Margherita di Savoia
Saline di Margherita di Savoia
Saline di Margherita di Savoia is a salt marsh in the province of Foggia in Apulia. The marsh is on the coast of Italy bordering the Gulf of Manfredonia in the Adriatic Sea. The marsh consists of several canals running longitudinally and transversely relative to the coast. Two channels connect the...
salt marsh via two branches before emptying into the Gulf of Manfredonia
Gulf of Manfredonia
The Gulf of Manfredonia is a gulf on the east coast of Italy. It is part of the Adriatic Sea. The Monte Gargano peninsula forms the northern border of the gulf and the Apulian coast forms the southern border. Several rivers flow into the gulf, including the Carapelle and the Cervaro. The gulf is...
in the Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges...
northwest of Zapponeta
Zapponeta
Zapponeta is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. Until 1975 it was a frazione of Manfredonia.It was founded in 1768 by baron Michele Zezza....
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