Almendares River
River in western Cuba
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The Almendares River is a river that runs for 47 km in the western part of Cuba. It originates from the east of Tapaste and flows into the Straits of Florida. The river acts as a water supply for Havana.[1]
CountryCuba
Length47 km (29 mi)
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| Country | Cuba |
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| Length | 47 km (29 mi) |
The final stretch divides the municipalities of Plaza de la Revolución (Vedado district) and Playa (Miramar district). Part of the river valley forms the Almendares Park or Metropolitan Park of Havana (PMH), a few kilometers upstream from the ocean.[citation needed]
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Zanja Real was an aqueduct near the Almendares River
