Urubu River (Amazonas)
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Urubu River is a river in Amazonas state in north-western Brazil
. It is a tributary of the Amazon River
, and it branches to the north (or to the left if facing downstream). It is a black-water river.
The source of the Urubu is to the north of Presidente Figueiredo
. It flows in a southwest direction, parallel to the Uatumã River
. It flows through Presidente Figueiredo and Amatari. It ultimately flows into Lake Urubu, which is connected by several channels to the Amazon River. The Urubu River discharges into the Amazon via the Preto da Eva River
and the Uatumã River.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. It is a tributary of the Amazon River
Amazon River
The Amazon of South America is the second longest river in the world and by far the largest by waterflow with an average discharge greater than the next seven largest rivers combined...
, and it branches to the north (or to the left if facing downstream). It is a black-water river.
The source of the Urubu is to the north of Presidente Figueiredo
Presidente Figueiredo
Presidente Figueiredo is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Its population was 23,636 and its area is 25,422 km²....
. It flows in a southwest direction, parallel to the Uatumã River
Uatumã River
The Uatumã River is a river flowing through the state of Amazonas in the Manaus area of Brazil.A tributary of the Amazon River, it is known for its extensive peacock population. ....
. It flows through Presidente Figueiredo and Amatari. It ultimately flows into Lake Urubu, which is connected by several channels to the Amazon River. The Urubu River discharges into the Amazon via the Preto da Eva River
Preto da Eva River
Preto da Eva River is a river of Amazonas state in north-western Brazil.-References:*...
and the Uatumã River.