Amajac River facts for kids

The Amajac River is a river located in central-eastern Mexico. Rivers are natural flowing watercourses, usually freshwater, that flow towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river. The Amajac River is an important part of the water system in its region.

Journey of the Amajac River

The Amajac River starts its journey in the state of Hidalgo. It then flows north into the state of San Luis Potosí.

Joining Other Rivers

In San Luis Potosí, the Amajac River meets and joins the Moctezuma River. This happens near a town called Tamazunchale. When one river flows into another, the smaller river is called a tributary. So, the Amajac River is a tributary of the Moctezuma River.

The Moctezuma River itself is a large tributary of the Pánuco River. The Pánuco River is one of the most important rivers in Mexico. It eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. This means the water from the Amajac River travels a long way, from the mountains of Hidalgo all the way to the sea!

Why Rivers are Important

Rivers like the Amajac are very important for many reasons:

• They provide fresh water for people, animals, and plants.
• They help shape the land by carrying soil and rocks.
• They create homes for many types of fish and other wildlife.
• Historically, rivers were used for travel and trade.

See also

In Spanish: Río Amajac para niños

• List of rivers of Mexico
• Tributaries of the Pánuco River