Almanzora (river) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Almanzora River |
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Near the source in "La Cerrá", in Alcóntar.
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| Country | Spain |
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| Main source | 1,972 metres (6,470 ft) |
| River mouth | Mediterranean Sea (at Cuevas del Almanzora) 0 metres (0 ft) |
| Length | 90 kilometres (56 mi) |
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The Almanzora River (called Río Almanzora in Spanish) is an important river in the province of Almería in Andalusia, Spain. It flows through a beautiful valley and is a key part of the local landscape.
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Where the Almanzora River Flows
From Mountains to the Sea
The Almanzora River starts high up in the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains. These mountains are located where the provinces of Granada and Almería meet.
As the river flows, it passes through several towns and cities. These include Seron, Tíjola, Purchena, Cantoria, Albox, Arboleas, and Zurgena. It also flows close to the town of Huercal Overa. Finally, it reaches Cuevas del Almanzora before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. The river's journey ends at a place called Punta del Rio, between Palomares and Villaricos. In total, the Almanzora River travels about 90 kilometres (56 mi) from its source to the sea.
Sometimes It Floods!
Even though the Almanzora River can sometimes look small, it can become very full and powerful. This happens when there is a lot of rain. For example, the river became very swollen in September 2012. Another big flood happened in October 1973.
Mountains Around the River
The land around the Almanzora River is called its basin. This basin is surrounded by different mountain ranges.
To the south, the river is bordered by the Sierra de los Filabres mountains. These mountains are quite tall, reaching up to 2,168 metres (7,113 ft). To the west and north, the river basin is surrounded by the Sierra de las Estancias. This range includes peaks like the Sierra de Lúcar and the Sierra de Oria.
To the east, the river basin is bordered by smaller mountains. These include the Sierra de Enmedio and the Sierra de la Almenara.
What's in a Name?
The Almanzora River has had different names throughout history. The Ancient Romans used to call it the Surbo. This name came from a Latin phrase, flumen superbum, which means "superb river." They called it this because of its powerful and sometimes scary floods.
Its current name, Almanzora, comes from the Arabic words al-Mansura. This means "place of victory."
See also
In Spanish: Río Almanzora para niños
