Limay ( Spanish Río Limay ) is a river in southern Argentina , one of the greatest rivers of Patagonia . The river originates in the south of the province of Neuquen and flows into the Rio Negro River .
Limay | |
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Spanish Rio limay | |
Characteristic | |
Length | 500 km |
Pool | 61 723 km² |
Water flow | 700 m³ / s |
Watercourse | |
Source | Nahuel huapi |
• Height | 730 m |
• Coordinates | |
Mouth | Rio Negro |
• Height | 255 m |
• Coordinates | |
Location | |
Water system | Rio Negro → Atlantic Ocean |
A country |
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Region | Patagonia |
- source - mouth | |
Title
The name of the river comes from the Araukan language , the word Limai means a clear river .
Economy
Fishing , camping , hydropower production.
Hydroelectric dams: Alikura , Piedra del Aguila (HPP) , Pichi-Picun-Leufu , El-Chocon and Arrolito .
Important cities on the river
- Neuquen
- Piedra del aguila