Cochrane River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cochrane River |
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Cochrane River in the Aysén Region
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Country | Chile |
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Main source | Cochrane Lake |
River mouth | Baker River |
Length | 11 mi (18 km) |
The Cochrane River is a short river of Chile located in the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region. It is the outlet of Cochrane Lake and empties into the Baker River. The town of Cochrane is situated along the river.
The Cochrane River was named after Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald who served in the Chilean Navy during the war of independence.
See also
In Spanish: Río Cochrane para niños
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