Mocoretá River facts for kids
The Mocoretá River (in Spanish, Río Mocoretá) is a river found in the northeastern part of Argentina. This area is often called the Argentine Mesopotamia because it's located between two big rivers. The Mocoretá River starts in the southeast of the province of Corrientes, near a town called Curuzú Cuatiá. It flows south and helps form the border between the provinces of Corrientes and Entre Ríos.
The river is not very deep or wide. It stretches for about 150 kilometres (93 mi) (that's about 93 miles!). The area of land that drains into the Mocoretá River is quite large, covering about 3,650 square kilometres (1,410 sq mi) (which is around 1,409 square miles).
Journey of the Mocoretá River
The Mocoretá River begins its journey in the southern part of Corrientes. It first flows towards the east, then turns west. As it reaches the border between Corrientes and Entre Ríos, another small stream called Las Tunas joins it.
After that, the river turns southeast and continues along the border. It flows past the town of Mocoretá, which shares its name with the river. Finally, the Mocoretá River empties into the Uruguay River. It joins the Uruguay River in the southern part of the Salto Grande reservoir, which is a large lake created by a dam.
Size and Importance
The Mocoretá River might not be one of the biggest rivers, but it plays an important role in the region. Its length of about 150 kilometers (93 miles) makes it a significant waterway for the areas it passes through.
The river's drainage basin (the entire area of land where water collects and flows into the river) is about 3,650 square kilometers (1,409 square miles). This means that all the rain and water from this large area eventually makes its way into the Mocoretá River. It's a key part of the larger Uruguay River system.
See also
You can read more about the Mocoretá River for kids in Spanish here: Río Mocoretá para niños
