Tormes facts for kids
The Tormes River is a river in Spain. It starts high up in the Gredos Mountains, near a place called Prado Tormejón in Navarredonda de Gredos. This area is in the Ávila province.
The Tormes River flows through two Spanish provinces: Ávila and Salamanca. After traveling about 284 kilometers (around 176 miles), it joins another big river called the Duero River. The spot where they meet is known locally as Ambasaguas, near Fermoselle.
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Why is the Tormes River Important?
The Tormes River is very important for the people living nearby. Sometimes, especially in summer, the river doesn't have enough water to supply everyone. To help with this, a large structure called the Santa Teresa Dam was built in 1960.
This dam can hold a huge amount of water – about 496 million cubic meters! It helps make sure there's enough water for everyone during dry seasons. It also helps control the river's flow in winter, preventing floods when there's a lot of rain or melting snow.
There are other dams on the Tormes River too, like the Villagonzalo Dam and the Almendra Dam. The Almendra Dam is close to where the Tormes joins the Duero River.
Quick Facts About the Tormes
- Length: 284 kilometers (176 miles)
- Average Water Flow: 42.43 cubic meters per second
- River Basin Size: 7,096 square kilometers (2,740 square miles) – this is the total area of land that drains into the river.
- Country: Spain
- Mouth: Joins the Duero River at Fermoselle
Towns Along the Tormes River
Many towns and villages are located along the Tormes River, from north to south:
- Salamanca
- Santa Marta de Tormes
- Alba de Tormes
- Guijuelo
- Puente del Congosto
- Navamorales
- El Losar
- El Barco de Ávila
- The Alder grove of Tormes
- Narrowness of Tormes
- Holes of the Hawthorn
- Navacepeda de Tormes
Rivers Joining the Tormes (Tributaries)
Smaller rivers and streams that flow into the Tormes River are called tributaries. Here are some of them:
- Zurguén stream
- Corneja
- Almar
- Aravalle
- Becedillas
- Caballeruelo
- Alhándiga
- Valdeascas
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