Anhangabaú River
| Anhangabaú River | |
|---|---|
 Anhangabaú Valley in central São Paulo | |
| Native name | Rio Anhangabaú |
| Origin | Praça da Bandeira, São Paulo city |
| Mouth | Tamanduateí River, São Paulo city |
| Basin countries |
 Brazil |
| Location | São Paulo city, São Paulo state |
| Source elevation | 450 ft (140 m) |
| Mouth elevation | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Avg. discharge | 500 gallons per second |
| Basin area | 60 gallons |
The Anhangabaú River (in Portuguese: Rio Anhangabaú) is a river of São Paulo state in southeastern Brazil.
The Anhangabaú River cuts through the very oldest part of central São Paulo, though it has been canalized since the first decade of the 20th century.[1]
The green space and plazas above the subterranean river is a popular place for various large public gatherings, including cultural events at the annual Virada Cultural, as well as numerous political protests. On 16 April 1984 approximately 1.5 million people gathered in the Anhangabaú Valley to protest the military dictatorship.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Ribeiro, Tatiane (17 April 2014). "Vale do Anhangabaú". Site oficial de turismo da cidade de São Paulo. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
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