Capibaribe River
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| Capibaribe River | |
|---|---|
 Capibaribe River in Recife | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Serra do Jacarará |
| • elevation | 1,100 meters (3,600 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Length | 240 km (150 mi) |
The Capibaribe River (Portuguese: Rio Capibaribe) is a river located in Pernambuco state, Brazil, with a length of 240 kilometers.[1] The Capibaribe originates in the Serra do Jacarará, in the municipality of Poção, and flows to the Atlantic Ocean at Recife.[2]
