Córcoles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Córcoles River |
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| Main source | Hills near Lezuza 38°59′35″N 2°26′10″W / 38.99293°N 2.43605°W |
| River mouth | Acequia de Socuéllamos near Socuéllamos 39°18′54″N 2°53′59″W / 39.31503°N 2.89975°W |
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The Córcoles River is a river in Spain. It flows through two important areas: the Province of Albacete and the Province of Ciudad Real. Both of these provinces are located in the region of Castile-La Mancha.
This river is a part of a larger river system. It flows into the Acequia de Socuéllamos. This channel then joins the Záncara River. The Záncara River is part of the big Guadiana River basin.
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Where Does the Córcoles River Start?
The Córcoles River begins its journey in the hills. These hills are located near a town called Lezuza. This is where the river's water first gathers.
How Long is the Córcoles River?
The Córcoles River is about 88 kilometers (which is about 55 miles) long. It flows for quite a distance through the Spanish countryside.
What Are Watermills?
Along the Córcoles River, you can find 17 watermills. Watermills are old buildings that used the power of the flowing river to grind grain into flour. They were very important for communities in the past. These mills show how people used the river's energy for hundreds of years.
Rivers Joining the Córcoles
Like many rivers, the Córcoles has smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries.
Tributaries on the Left Side
- Ojuelo
- Canada Marin
- Canada Serrano
- Canada de la Senora
- Rio de Sotuelamos
Tributaries on the Right Side
- Vallejo Cotono
- Vallejo Morra San Telmo
- Canada del Moreno
Where Does the Córcoles River End?
The Córcoles River eventually flows into the Acequia de Socuéllamos. This happens near the town of Socuéllamos. This is where its journey ends as it joins a larger water system.
See also
In Spanish: Río Córcoles para niños
