Tambre (river) facts for kids
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River Tambre
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Tambre river basin (dark blue)
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| Native name | Río Tambre (Spanish) |
| Country | Spain |
| State | Galicia (Spain) |
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| Main source | Montes de Bocelo Sobrado, A Coruña |
| Length | 134 km (83 mi) |
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| Basin size | 1,531 km2 (591 sq mi) |
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The Tambre River is a beautiful river in Galicia, which is in the northwest part of Spain. It flows towards the coast. The area of land that drains into the Tambre River, called its basin, is about 1,531 square kilometers (591 square miles).
The Tambre River starts in the Montes de Bocelo mountains. It flows through many towns and villages in the province of A Coruña. Some of these places include Sobrado, Santiago de Compostela, and Noia. The river ends by forming a wide mouth called the Ría de Muros e Noia estuary, where it meets the sea.
A Special Place for Nature
The Tambre River is very important for nature. It has been named a Site of Community Importance. This means it is a special protected area. It helps to keep the natural habitats and wildlife safe.
The River's Old Name
In ancient times, people called this river Támaris. Its name might be connected to the River Tamar in Cornwall, England. Long ago, a powerful Spanish noble family, the House of Trastámara, got their name from this river. Tras-Támara means "across the Tambre." This shows how important the river was to the history of the region.
River Facts
- The Tambre River is about 134 kilometers (83 miles) long.
- It starts in the Montes de Bocelo mountains, near the town of Sobrado.
- The river has several smaller rivers that flow into it. These are called tributaries.
- On its left side, the Mera and Sionlla rivers join the Tambre.
- On its right side, the Maruzo, Samo, Lengüelle, Dubra, and Barcala rivers flow into it.
- Near a place called Ponte Nafonso, the river usually carries about 54.1 cubic meters (1,910 cubic feet) of water every second.
- However, during big floods, like one on December 12, 1989, it can carry much more water. It reached about 1,160 cubic meters (40,967 cubic feet) per second then!
Gallery
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Ría de Muros e Noia
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Ponte Maceira bridge
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Ponte Nafonso bridge
See Also
- List of rivers of Spain
- Rivers of Galicia
In Spanish: Río Tambre para niños
