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Imperial River (Chile)

Coordinates: 38°47′S 73°24′W / 38.783°S 73.400°W / -38.783; -73.400
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Imperial River
Carahue Suspension Bridge
Map of the Region of Temuco
Map of the Region of Temuco
Location
CountryChile
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Pacific Ocean
Length55 km (34 mi)[1]
Basin size12.763 km2 (4.928 sq mi)[1]
Discharge 
 • average240 m3/s (8,500 cu ft/s)[2]

Imperial River is a river located in the La Araucanía Region of Chile. It is formed at the confluence of the Chol Chol and Cautín Rivers in the vicinity of the city of Nueva Imperial.

The towns of Carahue and Puerto Saavedra sit along the banks of the Imperial river. Near its mouth is located the outlet of Budi Lake.

The river borders the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cuenca del río Imperial" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
  2. ^ "Hidrografía Región de la Araucanía". Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-03-02.
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38°47′S 73°24′W / 38.783°S 73.400°W / -38.783; -73.400