Guadalmellato facts for kids
The Guadalmellato is a river in Andalusia, Spain. It's about 110.5 kilometers (around 68 miles) long. This river is like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one, the Guadalquivir river, joining it from the right side. The Guadalmellato River is important because it has two dams built on it.
Quick facts for kids Guadalmellato |
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Puente Mocho bridge over the Guadalmellato near Alcolea, Córdoba.
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| Country | Spain |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Guadalmellato Reservoir, Córdoba Province 196 m (643 ft) |
| River mouth | Guadalquivir, near Alcolea 111 m (364 ft) |
| Length | 110.5 km (68.7 mi) |
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| Progression | Guadalquivir→ Gulf of Cádiz |
| Basin size | 2,501.8 km2 (966.0 sq mi) |
Where Does the River Flow?
The Guadalmellato River starts at the Guadalmellato Reservoir. This is where several smaller rivers, like the Guadalbarbo, Cuzna, and Varas, meet up. These smaller rivers bring water from the Sierra Morena mountains. Their water levels can change a lot depending on the season, sometimes having more water and sometimes less.
The Guadalmellato flows south for about 5 kilometers (about 3 miles). It then reaches another large water body, the San Rafael de Navallana Reservoir. Further downstream, the river finally meets the bigger Guadalquivir river. This meeting point is just east of a town called Alcolea.
The Guadalmellato Canal
Interestingly, not all the water from the Guadalmellato River flows directly into the Guadalquivir. Some of its water is redirected into a special canal. This canal runs alongside the river for a while. It flows through Alcolea and parts of Córdoba city. The canal eventually ends near Villarrubia, which is a suburb of Córdoba. This canal helps to supply water to these areas.
See also
In Spanish: Guadalmellato para niños
- List of rivers of Spain
- List of Roman bridges
