Bergantes (river)

Bergantes River

The Bergantes near the Sanctuary of La Balma, Zorita del Maestrazgo
Progression Guadalope-Ebro-Mediterranean Sea
Basin countries Spain
Length 60 km (37 mi)
Source elevation 1,293 m (4,242 ft)
Mouth elevation 150 m (490 ft)
River system Ebro
Left tributaries Calders, Cantavieja

The Bergantes is a short river in the Valencian and Aragon Communities which rises in the comarca of el Ports (Castellón), 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) SSE of Morella. It is the only river in Valencia which forms part of the Ebro basin.

Geography

Although its course is not long (approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi)) and it has a relatively small basin, it has a strong flow during the winter, due to heavy rainfall in the headwater area, situated in the shadow of the mountaibous area to the north. The river Cantavieja and the river Calders, which rise in Teruel province, join the Bergantes at the pueblo of Forcall. The Bergantes joins the Guadalope just before the reservoir at Calanda.

Ecology

The river has a diverse flora and fauna, including trout, crayfish and otters.[1]

The watershed of the Bergantes.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Morilla Fernández, Cosme. Guía y mapa de la naturaleza de España (in Spanish). Anaya Touring. p. 216. ISBN 978-84-9776-814-6.

Coordinates: 40°51′47″N 0°12′35″W / 40.863°N 0.2098°W / 40.863; -0.2098

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