Itonomas River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Itonomas River |
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| Country | Bolivia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | Machupo River 12°32′20″S 64°22′13″W / 12.53889°S 64.37028°W |
| Length | 1,493 km (928 mi) |
The Itonomas River is a long river in Bolivia. It flows through two important areas: the Santa Cruz and Beni departments. This river is a key part of the huge Amazon River basin, which means its waters eventually join the mighty Amazon River.
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Journey of the Itonomas River
Where the River Begins
The Itonomas River starts its journey near Concepción Lake. At first, it's not called Itonomas. It begins as the San Julián River, formed by two smaller rivers, the Quimome and Santa Maria.
Changing Names Along the Way
As the San Julián River flows north, it changes its name. Near the city of Ascensión de Guarayos, it becomes the San Pablo River. For a while, this part of the river forms a natural border between the Beni and Santa Cruz departments.
The river continues further north into the Beni Department. After passing a small lake called El Bi, it changes its name again to the San Luis River. This name doesn't last long. When it meets the Lopez River, it finally takes on its well-known name: Itonomas.
Connection to Other Rivers
Even though the Itonomas River is very long, it's considered a branch of the shorter Machupo River. The Machupo River then flows into the Iténez River nearby. This shows how many rivers are connected in this region.
The Itonomas River also has a special connection to the Parapetí River. The Parapetí River starts far away in the Andes mountains of Bolivia. Because of how the land is shaped, the Itonomas River can be seen as a continuation of the Parapetí River's water flow.
Along its path, the Itonomas River receives water from other smaller rivers, like the Quizer River.
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