Langvassåga[1] is a river that flows out of the lake Langvatnet in Rana Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It flows in a southeastern direction and almost immediately, it is joined by the river Røvassåga. It then continues a short distance southwards before joining the main river Ranelva, just south of the village of Røssvoll. The Langvassåga catchment area covers about 1,114 square kilometres (430 sq mi). The river passes by the Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll.[2]

Langvassåga
Langvassåga west of the bridge
Map
Interactive map of the river
Location
CountryNorway
CountyNordland
MunicipalitiesRana Municipality
Physical characteristics
SourceLangvatnet
 • locationRana Municipality, Norway
 • coordinates66°22′55″N 14°15′15″E / 66.3818257°N 14.2541416°E / 66.3818257; 14.2541416
 • elevation46 metres (151 ft)
MouthRanelva
 • location
Rana Municipality, Norway
 • coordinates
66°21′12″N 14°19′07″E / 66.3532831°N 14.3185419°E / 66.3532831; 14.3185419
 • elevation
44 metres (144 ft)
Length6.5 km (4.0 mi)
Basin size1,114 km2 (430 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemRanelva
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References

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  1. ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  2. ^ Store norske leksikon. "Langvatnet – innsjø i Rana" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2011-12-28.