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 | |
|---|---|
| Spanish Rio limay | |
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| 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