Henares facts for kids
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Henares River in Alcalá de Henares
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| Country | Spain |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Sierra Ministra, Guadalajara 1,220 m (4,000 ft) |
| River mouth | Jarama 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 160 km (99 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Jarama→ Tagus→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin size | 4,144 km2 (1,600 sq mi) |
| Tagus Basin | |
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The Henares (pronounced "eh-NAH-res") is a river in Spain. It is a tributary of the Jarama River. This means the Henares flows into the Jarama. The Henares River starts in the Sierra Ministra mountains. This is near a village called Horna, in the province of Guadalajara.
The Henares River's Journey
The Henares River is about 160 kilometers (100 miles) long. It begins high up in the mountains. Its source is about 1,220 meters (4,000 feet) above sea level. From there, it flows through different areas. Finally, it joins the Jarama River.
Rivers Joining In
Many smaller rivers flow into the Henares. These are called its tributaries. They add more water to the Henares as it flows. Some of these rivers include:
- The Torote
- The Sorbe
- The Cañamares
- The Salado
- The Dulce
- The Aliendre
- The Bornova
What's in a Name?
The name Henares comes from an old Spanish word. It is the plural of henar, which means 'hayfield'. This word comes from the Latin word faenum, meaning 'hay'. Long ago, there were many hay fields along the river's banks. This is how the river got its name.
See also
In Spanish: Río Henares para niños
