Quequén Grande River facts for kids
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Location of mouth
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| Country | Argentina |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Benito Juárez, Buenos Aires |
| River mouth | Necochea |
| Length | 180 kilometres (110 mi) |
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| Basin size | 9,914 square kilometres (3,828 sq mi) |
The Quequén Grande River is a cool river in southeastern Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean right next to the city of Necochea. This river is important for the area, especially because of its port and a special bridge.
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About the Quequén Grande River
Where is the Quequén Grande River?
The Quequén Grande River is located in the southeastern part of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina. It starts inland and makes its way to the coast. Its mouth, where it meets the ocean, is along the eastern edge of the popular resort city of Necochea.
Its Name and History
The river was first found in 1748 by two Jesuit missionaries. Their names were José Cardiel and Thomas Falkner. They first called the waterway San José.
Later, the river got its current name, Quequén. This name comes from the gününa iajëch word Kem Kem. This word means "gully" or a small valley.
Important Port and Bridge
At the mouth of the river, there is a port called Quequén. This port was built in 1922. It is in the town of the same name, Quequén.
The port is very busy. It handles over 3 million tons of goods every year. It is a major place for sending out Argentinan grain. Trains bring the grain to the port.
The Quequén Grande River is also home to a special bridge. It is called the Hipólito Yrigoyen Bridge. This bridge was built in 1929. It is one of only two suspension bridges in all of Argentina. It connects parts of Necochea across the river.
See also
In Spanish: Río Quequén Grande para niños
