Neger (Ruhr)

Neger
Location
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Ruhr
 • coordinates
51°26′02″N 6°53′08″E / 51.4338°N 6.8856°E / 51.4338; 6.8856
Length17.7 km (11.0 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionRuhr→ Rhine→ North Sea

The Neger (German pronunciation: [ˈneːɡɐ] ⓘ) is a southwestern or left tributary of the Ruhr in the Hochsauerlandkreis in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). After a generally northward course of 17.7 km[3] in length, it reaches a water flow of an average of 1.3 m³/s. Except for local areas and smaller sections, the river runs in landscape protection areas in the nature reserves Hömberg / Brusenbecke / Eberg / Kalte Spring, Neger- and Birautal nature reserve, Mittleres Negertal nature reserve and Negertal nature reserve.

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