| Capibaribe River | |
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Capibaribe River in Recife |
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| Origin | Serra do Jacarará |
| Mouth | Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Brazil |
| Length | 240 kilometers (150 mi) |
| Source elevation | 1,100 meters (3,600 ft) |
The Capibaribe River is a river located in Pernambuco state, Brazil, with a length of 240 kilometers.[1] The Capibaribe originates in the Serra do Jacarará, in the municipality of Poção, and flows to the Atlantic Ocean.[2]
The word Capibaribe derives from the Tupi names Caapiuar-y-be or Capibara-ybe, meaning Capybara River.[3]
Recife's sport team Clube Náutico Capibaribe is named after the Capibaribe River.