Rocha River facts for kids
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A bridge across the Rocha River (in the middle) in Quillacollo
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| Country | Bolivia |
| Region | Cochabamba Department |
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| River mouth | Caine River |
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| Tributaries |
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The Rocha River is an important river in Bolivia. It is also known as the Kunturillu River. The name Kunturillu comes from the Quechua language and means "black and white". Sometimes, people spell it Condorillo, Kundurillu, or Kunturillo.
Higher up, closer to where it starts, the river is called Mayllanku. The Rocha River flows through the Cochabamba Department in Quillacollo Province. When the Rocha River meets the Arque River, it changes its name again and becomes the Caine River.
History of the Name
The Rocha River got its current name from Captain Martín de la Rocha. He was a person who changed the river's path back in 1565. Before that, its original name was Kunturillu.
River's Journey
The Rocha River starts its journey in the mountains and flows through different areas. It passes by cities like Sacaba and Quillacollo in the Cochabamba Department. As it flows, it helps shape the land around it.
Tributaries
Many smaller rivers and streams flow into the Rocha River. These are called tributaries.
- On its left side, the Pukara Mayu joins the Rocha River.
- On its right side, rivers like the Tapacari River, Ch'aki Mayu, Wiluma, Chilla, and Tupuraya add their water to the Rocha.
Gallery
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Map of Cochabamba showing Rocha River as it flows west from Sacaba to Quillacollo and then turning to the south
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Rocha River
See Also
In Spanish: Río Rocha para niños
- Ch'aki Mayu
- List of rivers of Bolivia
