Guaire River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guaire River |
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| Country | Venezuela |
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| Main source | Confluence of the San Pedro and Macarao Rivers in the Capital District Venezuela 976 m (3,202 ft) 10°25′31″N 67°0′44″W / 10.42528°N 67.01222°W |
| River mouth | Tuy River, east of the town of Santa Teresa del Tuy, Miranda State Miranda State, Venezuela 160 m (520 ft) 10°25′31″N 67°00′45″W / 10.4253°N 67.0125°W |
| Length | 72 km (45 mi) |
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| Basin size | 655 km2 (253 sq mi) |
The Guaire River is a short river in Venezuela. It flows right through Caracas, which is the capital city of the country. This river is a branch, or tributary, of the Tuy River. The Guaire River is about 72 kilometers (45 miles) long. It starts in an area called Las Adjuntas in the Capital District of Venezuela. This is where two smaller rivers, the San Pedro and Macarao Rivers, meet.
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The Guaire River and its Journey
The Guaire River is very important to Caracas. It helps drain water from the city. The river flows through many parts of the capital. It eventually joins the Tuy River, which then flows into the Caribbean Sea.
The River's Role in Caracas
Even though it's a natural river, the Guaire River in Caracas is mostly used for carrying away sewage and rainwater. This means its water is not clean. There have been plans to clean up the river for many years. However, this is a very big and expensive project.
A Moment in History: The Guaire River During Protests
On April 19, 2017, a very large gathering of people took place in Caracas. Many people were demonstrating in the streets. They wanted to show their opinions to the government.
Events Near the River
During these demonstrations, people were marching peacefully. However, some groups tried to stop the marchers. They used a type of gas called tear gas. This gas makes your eyes sting and causes you to cough. To escape the gas, some people had to jump into the Guaire River. This shows how important the river was, even though it was not clean, as a way to get away from the gas.
See also
In Spanish: Río Guaire para niños
