Río Negro (Río Santa)
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Río Negro Río Olleros |
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 Peru
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| River system | Río Santa | |
| Drain over | Río Santa → Pacific Ocean | |
| Confluence of | Quebrada Rurec and Quebrada Uquián 9 ° 39 ′ 48 ″ S , 77 ° 24 ′ 14 ″ W |
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| Source height | approx. 3830 m | |
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Río Santa Coordinates: 9 ° 40 ′ 19 ″ S , 77 ° 28 ′ 50 ″ W 9 ° 40 ′ 19 ″ S , 77 ° 28 ′ 50 ″ W. |
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| Mouth height | approx. 3450 m | |
| Height difference | approx. 380 m | |
| Bottom slope | approx. 40 ‰ | |
| length | 9.5 km | |
| Catchment area | approx. 200 km² | |
| Communities | Olleros | |
The Río Negro (literally "Black River"; alternative name: Río Olleros ) is a small river in western Peru ( Ancash region ) on the western slope of the Cordillera Blanca .
It arises from the confluence of the Quebrada Rurec and Quebrada Uquián, flows in a westerly direction and flows into the Río Santa near the village of Olleros ( 3450 m above sea level) . The river length is 9.5 km, the catchment area about 200 km².
Individual evidence
- Alan Murphy: Peru Handbook. (English), Footprint Handbook, page 313, ISBN 0-8442-2187-2
- Cordillera Blanca South. Trekking map. , German Alpine Club, ISBN 3937530053