Congost (river) facts for kids
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Congost river through la Garriga
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| Country | Spain |
| Cities | Collsuspina, Centelles, la Garriga, Granollers, Montmeló |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Waters of the western cliffs of the Plain of Vic Collsuspina, Osona, Catalonia, Spain 3,307 ft (1,008 m) 41°49′38.21″N 2°11′42.72″E / 41.8272806°N 2.1952000°E |
| River mouth | Besòs River Montmeló, Vallès Oriental, Catalonia, Spain 236 ft (72 m) 41°32′46.82″N 2°15′3.38″E / 41.5463389°N 2.2509389°E |
| Length | 25.47622 mi (41.00000 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 86.87 sq mi (225.0 km2) |
The Congost River is a river in Spain. It flows through the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range in Catalonia. The river gets its name, "Congost," from the narrow gorge it carves through the mountains. It is an important part of the Besòs River system.
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Where the Congost River Flows
The Congost River starts from the western cliffs of the Plain of Vic. This area is near the town of Collsuspina in Catalonia. The river then flows south, creating a natural path.
The Congost Gorge
The river flows through a narrow gap. This gap separates two mountain areas. These are the Montseny mountain range and the Cliffs of Bertí. Over many centuries, the river has carved out a deep gorge. This gorge is a very narrow valley with steep sides.
The gorge begins near Centelles at a place called Gorg Negre. It continues through Aiguafreda and Figueró.
Journey to the Plains
After passing through the mountains, the Congost River reaches the wide Vallès plain. This happens when it gets to the town of la Garriga. From there, the river flows across the flat lands of Vallès. It passes through the large town of Granollers.
Joining the Besòs River
The Congost River does not have many large rivers joining it. However, many smaller streams and gorges flow into it. Finally, the Congost River meets the Mogent River. This meeting point is near Montmeló. When these two rivers join, they form the Besòs River.
See also
In Spanish: Río Congost para niños
