Toltén River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Toltén River |
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The source of the river is visible in the lower left corner.
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Tolten River in a 1903 map
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 Location of mouth
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| Country | Chile |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Villarrica Lake 230 m (750 ft) |
| River mouth | Pacific Ocean 0 m (0 ft) 39°15′04″S 73°13′24″W / 39.25118808647522°S 73.22333427026518°W |
| Length | 123 km (76 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 8,398 km2 (3,242 sq mi) |
Toltén River is a river located in the La Araucanía Region of Chile. It rises at Villarrica Lake, close to the city of the same name. Its major tributary is the Allipén River. From its confluence with the Allipén, the river follows a braided course.
After flowing for about 123 km, the river reaches the Pacific Ocean near Punta Nilhue, where it is about 500 m wide.
Cities and towns along the Toltén include: Villarrica, Pitrufquén, Teodoro Schmidt and Nueva Toltén.
See also
In Spanish: Río Toltén para niños
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