Neuquén ( Spanish: Río Neuquén ) - a river in southern Argentina , one of the largest rivers of Patagonia . It originates in the Andes in the north-west of the province of Neuquen . Not far from the city of the same name, it merges with the Limay River, forming the Rio Negro .
| Neuquen | |
|---|---|
| Spanish Rio neuquén | |
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| Characteristic | |
| Length | 400 km |
| Pool | 50 770 km² |
| Water consumption | 308 m³ / s |
| Watercourse | |
| Source | |
| • Location | Andes |
| • Height | 2300 m |
| Mouth | Rio Negro |
| • Height | 255 m |
| • Coordinates | |
| Location | |
| Water system | Rio Negro → Atlantic Ocean |
| A country |
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| Region | Patagonia |
The main tributaries are the Agrio River and the Kovunko stream.
Economics
The main economic activities are horticulture , viticulture and winemaking (especially in the San Patricio del Chagnara zone ), hydropower production.
Major Cities
- Neuquen
- Centenario
- Angelo
- San Patricio del Chanyar