Guadalope facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guadalope |
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The Guadalope in Alcañiz
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Watershed of the Guadalope (in dark yellow)
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| Country | Spain |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Sierra de Gúdar, Maestrazgo (  Aragon)2,000 m (6,600 ft) |
| River mouth | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Length | 160 km (99 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ebro→ Mediterranean Sea |
| Basin size | 3,890 km2 (1,500 sq mi) |
The Guadalope is a river found in Aragon, Spain. It is also known as Guadalop in the Catalan and Aragonese languages. This river flows into the Ebro River, which means it's a "tributary" of the Ebro. The Ebro River is also called Ebre in Catalan.
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Where the Guadalope River Starts and Flows
The Guadalope River is about 160 kilometers (100 miles) long. It begins in the Sierra de Gúdar mountains. These mountains are near the towns of Villarroya de los Pinares and Miravete de la Sierra. This area is part of the Maestrazgo, Aragon region.
The River's Journey
As the Guadalope flows, it collects water from smaller streams. These streams come from places like the Sierra de la Cañada and Sierra Carrascosa. The river then flows towards the northeast.
Its waters help fill two important places. First, they fill the Santolea reservoir. A reservoir is like a large, artificial lake that stores water. After that, the water reaches the dam of Calanda. Finally, the Guadalope River joins the larger Ebro River near the town of Caspe.
Towns and Other Rivers
The Guadalope River passes through several towns. These include Alcañiz and Civan. Many smaller rivers and streams flow into the Guadalope. These are called its tributaries.
On the right side, the Guadalope receives water from the Bergantes, Fortanete, Bordón, and Mezquín rivers. On the left side, it gets water from the Aliaga River and the Guadalopillo.
See also
In Spanish: Río Guadalope para niños
