Pico River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pico River |
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| Other name(s) | Río Pico |
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| Main source | Andes, Patagonia, Argentina 44°11′57″S 71°17′10″W / 44.19917°S 71.28611°W |
| River mouth | Figueroa River El Manzanito, Chile 400 m (1,300 ft) 44°13′05″S 71°57′25″W / 44.21806°S 71.95694°W |
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The Pico River is a river that flows through two countries: Argentina and Chile. It is located in the beautiful Patagonia region of South America. This river is a branch, or "tributary," of the Figueroa River. It joins the Figueroa River near a place called El Manzanito in Chile.
Where the Pico River Starts
The Pico River begins in Argentina. It forms when two smaller rivers meet. These rivers are called the Río Tromencó and the Río de las Mulas. This meeting point is in the Tehuelches Department, which is part of Chubut Province.
The river's starting point is about 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) southeast of a village also named Río Pico. It's also about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of the border with Chile. From there, the Pico River flows west.
How the River Got Its Name
The Pico River was named after an important person. His name was Octavio Pico y Burgess. He was an engineer who lived from 1837 to 1892.
Octavio Pico led a special group called the Boundary Commission. This group helped to solve a disagreement between Argentina and Chile. They worked to decide exactly where the border between the two countries should be. Naming the river after him was a way to honor his work.
See also
In Spanish: Río Pico (Figueroa) para niños
