Zújar (river) facts for kids
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Bridge of the EX-115 road over the Zújar
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| Country | Spain |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Sierra Morena, Andalusia 733 m (2,405 ft) |
| River mouth | La Serena Dam, Extremadura 255 m (837 ft) |
| Length | 214 km (133 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Guadiana→ Gulf of Cádiz |
| Basin size | 8,508 km2 (3,285 sq mi) |
The Zújar is a 214 km long river in Spain. It the largest left hand tributary to the Guadiana.
Course
Its source is at La Calaveruela hill in the Sierra Morena near Fuente Obejuna. It flows across Northwestern Córdoba Province and then through the Campiña Sur and La Serena comarcas of Extremadura. Finally it flows into the Guadiana at the Embalse de La Serena reservoir in Villanueva de la Serena.
Its main tributaries are Guadamatilla, Guadalmez, Esteras and Guadalemar, from its right margin; and the Guadalefra on its left margin.
See also
In Spanish: Río Zújar para niños
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