Primero River facts for kids
The Primero River (called Río Primero in Spanish) is also known as the Suquía River. The Comechingones, who were the native people of the area, used the name Suquía. This important river flows right through the city of Córdoba, Argentina.
The river starts from smaller rivers, called tributaries, like the San Roque and Cosquín rivers. These rivers flow into the San Roque Reservoir. From this reservoir, the Primero River travels east into the flat lands around Córdoba city.
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Journey Through Córdoba City
As the river enters Córdoba city, it flows into a special waterway called La Cañada. This is a channel made of stone that was built through the city center. It was finished in 1944.
About 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) east of La Cañada is a place called Isla de los Patos (Ducks Island). In the 1980s, many ducks and swans were brought to live there. Sadly, in the early 2000s, many ducks died. People suspect that pollution from chemicals might have caused this. Scientists also looked into avian influenza (bird flu) as a possible reason.
River's Path and Size
After leaving the city, the Primero River continues to flow. It goes towards a swamp called Algarrobos. Finally, the river ends its journey on the southern coast of the Mar Chiquita salt lake. This lake is also known as Mar de Ansenuza.
The Primero River is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) long. On average, it carries about 9.7 cubic meters (343 cubic feet) of water every second. This amount can change, from a low of 2 cubic meters (71 cubic feet) per second to a high of 24 cubic meters (848 cubic feet) per second. The river usually has the most water during the summer months.
Keeping the River Clean
Pollution in the water and along the riverbanks is a big problem in Córdoba. To help solve this, regular cleaning efforts are done. These clean-up operations aim to make the water cleaner and keep the river healthy for fishing. This is important both near the San Roque reservoir and further downstream.
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The San Roque Reservoir, where the Suquía River begins
See also
In Spanish: Río Suquía para niños
