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Pērse

Coordinates: 56°38′17″N 25°24′55″E / 56.6380°N 25.4154°E / 56.6380; 25.4154
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Pērse
The Pērse as seen from the Koknese castle ruins
Map
Location
CountryLatvia,
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationKārdace forest. Sausnēja parish
 • elevation122 m (400 ft)
MouthDaugava
 • location
Koknese
 • coordinates
56°38′17″N 25°24′55″E / 56.6380°N 25.4154°E / 56.6380; 25.4154
Length50 kilometres (31 mi)
Basin size325 km2 (125 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDaugavaBaltic Sea

The Pērse is a right tributary to the river Daugava in Latvia, flowing through Ērgļi, Pļaviņas and Koknese municipalities. The river crosses roads A6, P79, P80 and the Riga-Krustpils railway line.

The 50-km long Pērse begins in Kārdeces forest in Sausnēja parish.

References

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  • Latvijas daba. Preses nams. 1998.