Urubu River (Amazonas)
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| Urubu River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Amazonas state |
| Basin countries | Brazil |
| Length | 430 km (270 mi) |
Coordinates: 01°40′00″S 60°14′00″W / 1.66667°S 60.23333°W[1] Urubu River is a river in Amazonas state in north-western Brazil. It is a tributary of the Amazon River, and it branches to the north (or to the left if facing downstream). It is a blackwater river.
The source of the Urubu is to the north of Presidente Figueiredo. It flows in a southwest direction, parallel to the Uatumã River. It flows through Presidente Figueiredo and Amatari. It ultimately flows into Lake Urubu, which is connected by several channels to the Amazon River. The Urubu River discharges into the Amazon via the Preto da Eva River and the Uatumã River.
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References
- ↑ R. Ziesler and G.D. Ardizzone (1979). "The Inland Waters of Latin America". FAO. Retrieved 14 January 2010.
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