Cosapilla River facts for kids
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Cosapilla River, from Chile to Bolivia and also as boundary
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| Country | Chile |
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| River mouth | Uchusuma River East of Charaña, Bolivia 17°34′52″S 69°19′47″W / 17.58118°S 69.32967°W |
The Cosapilla River is a river that flows through parts of Chile and Bolivia. It even forms a natural border between these two countries for some of its journey! This river is also known by other names, like Caquena, and in Bolivia, it's sometimes called Cosapa.
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Where Does the Cosapilla River Start?
The Cosapilla River begins its journey in the Parinacota Province of Chile. Its source is high up in the mountains, near the Payachata volcanic group. Imagine water flowing down from these tall volcanoes to start a river!
The River's Journey and Names
After starting in Chile, the river flows mostly north. For a significant part of its path, it acts as a natural boundary between Chile and Bolivia. This means it helps mark where one country ends and the other begins.
While it's often called Cosapilla, especially in Chile, it's also known as the Caquena River. When it enters Bolivia, specifically the Oruro Department, people sometimes call it the Cosapa River. So, it's a river with a few different names!
Where the River Ends
After flowing for about 20 kilometers (which is about 12 miles) through Bolivian territory, the Cosapilla River eventually joins another river. It flows into the Uchusuma River, which is located east of a town called Charaña in Bolivia.
See also
- Bolivia–Chile border
- List of rivers of Chile
