Valdivia River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Valdivia River (Río Valdivia) |
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View of the upper course of Valdivia River. Pedro de Valdivia Bridge is seen in the background.
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Map of the mouth of the Valdivia
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| Country | Chile |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Calle-Calle River, Caucau River |
| River mouth | Corral Bay, Pacific Ocean 0 m (0 ft) 39°52′37″S 73°22′56″W / 39.87694°S 73.38222°W |
| Length | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 10,275 km2 (3,967 sq mi) |
| Basin population | 168,489 |
The Valdivia River or Río Valdivia, as it is known locally, is a major river in southern Chile. It is the continuation of the Calle-Calle River, from the point where it meets the Cau-Cau River in the city of Valdivia. The Valdivia river ends in Corral Bay, on the Pacific coast. Other tributaries are the Cruces River, the Tornagaleones River and the Futa River. Pedro de Valdivia Bridge crosses the river in downtown Valdivia.
See also
In Spanish: Río Valdivia para niños
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