Matarranya (river) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Matarraña |
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Bridge over the Matarraña River close to Fayón
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| Country | Aragon, Spain |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Barranco del Salto, Puertos de Tortosa-Beceite 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| River mouth | Ebro 75 m (246 ft) |
| Length | 100 km (62 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ebro→ Mediterranean Sea |
| Basin size | 1,250 km2 (480 sq mi) |
The Matarraña (Spanish: Río Matarraña) is a river in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. It begins its course at 1,200 m northeast of the Tosal de Encanadé, Puertos de Tortosa-Beceite. limestone massif near La Pobla de Benifassà.
The Matarraña flows roughly from south to north into the Ebro (Ebre), 4 km east of Fayón. This river gives its name to the Matarraña comarca of Aragon.
Tributaries
- From the left:
- Algars River
- Ulldemó River
- Barranc de Calapatar
- From the right:
- De Pena River
- Tastavins River
See also
In Spanish: Río Matarraña para niños
- Ports de Beseit
- Matarraña/Matarranya comarca
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