Yí River
River in Uruguay
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The Yí River (Spanish, Río Yí)[1] is a river in Uruguay. The Yí and the Tacuarembó Rivers are the principal tributaries of the Río Negro.
CountryUruguay
locationCuchilla Grande highlands
location
Río Negro (Uruguay)Length210 kilometres (130 mi)
| Yí River | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Cuchilla Grande highlands |
| Mouth | |
• location | Río Negro (Uruguay) |
| Length | 210 kilometres (130 mi) |
Geography
The Yí River originates in the Cuchilla Grande highlands. It flows generally west through central Uruguay to the Río Negro.
Various other rivers, including the Porongos River and Chamangá River, are tributaries of the Yí River.
Departmental boundaries
The Yí forms much of the boundary between Durazno Department and Florida Department.
Subsequently, it forms part of the boundary between Durazno Department and Flores Department, where the Chamangá River its tributary.
