Guanajibo River
River of Puerto Rico
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The Guanajibo River (Spanish: Río Guanajibo) is a river that runs through Hormigueros, Cabo Rojo, Mayagüez, San Germán, and Sabana Grande in Puerto Rico.[4][5]
NativenameRío Guanajibo (Spanish)
coordinates18.1682894°N 67.1807356°W[1]
| Guanajibo River | |
|---|---|
Guanajibo River in Cabo Rojo | |
 | |
| Native name | Río Guanajibo (Spanish) |
| Location | |
| Commonwealth | Puerto Rico |
| Municipality | Hormigueros, Cabo Rojo, Mayagüez, San Germán, and Sabana Grande |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 18.1682894°N 67.1807356°W[1] |
| Length | 19 mi (31 km)[3] |
Flood control project
In mid 2018, the United States Army Corps of Engineers announced it would be undertaking a major flood control project of the river, with a $60 million budget.[6][7]
See also
- Silva Bridge: NRHP listing in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
- List of rivers of Puerto Rico
