Arandilla (river) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arandilla
Watershed of the Arandilla between the towns of Arandilla and Peñaranda de Duero
Country	Spain
Physical characteristics
Main source	Huerta de Rey, Burgos, Castile and León, Spain
River mouth	Duero river Aranda de Duero, Ribera del Duero, Burgos, Castile and León, Spain 802 m (2,631 ft)
Length	51 km (32 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries	Left: Dor, Espeja, Pilde Right: Hozarroyo, Aranzuelo

The Arandilla is a river in Spain. It flows through the southeast part of the Burgos province. This river is an important part of the local environment. It provides water to many towns and villages along its path.

The Arandilla River: A Journey Through Burgos

Where the River Starts and Ends

The Arandilla river begins its journey in Huerta de Rey. This town is in the Burgos province of Castile and León, Spain. From its source, the river flows for about 51 kilometers (31 miles). It then joins the much larger Duero river. This meeting point is near the town of Aranda de Duero. The Arandilla river ends its trip at an elevation of about 802 meters (2,631 feet).

Towns and Villages Along the Arandilla

As the Arandilla river flows, it passes through many towns. These towns are all located in the Burgos province. The river is a key natural feature for these communities. It helps shape the landscape and supports local life.

Here are some of the towns the Arandilla flows through:

• Arandilla
• Baños de Valdearados
• Brazacorta
• Coruña del Conde
• Fresnillo de las Dueñas
• Hontoria de Valdearados
• Peñaranda de Duero
• Quemada
• San Juan del Monte
• Tubilla del Lago
• Vadocondes
• La Vid y Barrios
• Zazuar

Friends of the River: Tributaries

The Arandilla river has several smaller rivers that join it. These smaller rivers are called tributaries. They add more water to the Arandilla as it flows.

The tributaries that join the Arandilla from its left side are:

• Dor
• Espeja
• Pilde

The tributaries that join the Arandilla from its right side are:

• Hozarroyo
• Aranzuelo

These tributaries help to create the river system of the Arandilla. They are all part of the larger Duero river basin.

See also

In Spanish: Río Arandilla (afluente del Duero) para niños