Mara (torrent)

Mara
Location
Country	Switzerland, Italy
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Monte Sighignola (Alta Valle Intelvi)
• elevation	1,200 m (3,900 ft)
Mouth	Lago di Lugano
• location	Maroggia (CH)
• coordinates	45°56′00″N 8°58′05″E / 45.9333°N 8.9681°E / 45.9333; 8.9681Coordinates: 45°56′00″N 8°58′05″E / 45.9333°N 8.9681°E / 45.9333; 8.9681
Length	8 km (5 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Lake Lugano→ Tresa→ Lake Maggiore→ Ticino→ Po→ Adriatic Sea

The Mara is an 8-kilometre (5 mi) Italian stream (or torrente) of Insubria, which runs through the Italian Province of Como and the Swiss Canton Ticino. It rises on the slopes of Monte Sighignola and enters Lake Lugano at Maroggia.

Despite the small size of its drainage basin the river is able to provide a source of hydro-electricity through a power station belonging to the .

The Mara's water level is liable to rapid and unpredictable augmentation following sudden storms.

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