Paraopeba River
| Paraopeba River | |
|---|---|
 Paraopeba River on the border of São Joaquim de Bicas and Betim. | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Location | Minas Gerais |
| Basin features | |
| Main source | Cristiano Otoni |
| River mouth | Três Marias Dam |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 510 km (320 mi) |
The Paraopeba River is a river in Brazil, flowing in the state of Minas Gerais. In the Tupi language 'Para" means "great river or sea", and "peba means"flat" . The full name therefore means something like "flat river".
The source of the river is situated south of the municipality Cristiano Otoni, Minas Gerais. The mouth is at the Três Marias Dam in the municipality Felixlandia in the same state. The length of the river is 546,5 km and its basin covers an area of 12.090 km² and 35 municipalities. The most important tributaries are the Macaúba River, the Camapuã River and the Manso River (Minas Gerais). The Paraopeba River is one of the most important tributaries of the São Francisco River, ensuring the yearlong navigability of that river.[1]
References
- ↑ Minas Gerais. Instituto Mineiro de Gestão das Águas (IGAM). Estudos das Metas De Qualidade Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Paraopeba (2005). Disponível em: <http://aguas.igam.mg.gov.br/aguas/downloads/acordo_resultados/Estudo_Metas_Paraopeba.pdf>. Acessado em 27 de setembro de 2008.
Coordinates: 18°12′51″S 45°15′46″W / 18.214167°S 45.262778°W