Mendihuaca River
River in Colombia
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The Mendihuaca River (Spanish: río Mendihuaca) is a river in northeastern Colombia that originates in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range and discharges into the Caribbean Sea.[1] The watershed is considered threatened due to deforestation in the area near the river's source.[2]
CountryColombia
SourceEl Boquerón
locationNevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
coordinates11°13′09″N 73°59′02″W
| Mendihuaca River | |
|---|---|
The mouth of the Mendihuaca River | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | El Boquerón |
| • location | Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia |
| • coordinates | 11°13′09″N 73°59′02″W |
| Mouth | Caribbean Sea |
• location | Playas Mendihuaca, Magdalena, Colombia |
• coordinates | 11°16′30″N 73°51′32″W |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 12.6 km (7.8 mi)[1] |
Basin size | 60 km2 (23 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 2.5 m3/s (88 cu ft/s)[1] |