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River in Portugal and Spain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gévora (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxeβoɾa]) or Xévora (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʒɛvuɾɐ]) is a tributary of the Guadiana, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. It runs through both Portugal and Spain.[n. 2]
Gévora | |
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Native name |
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Location | |
Country | Portugal, Spain |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Serra de São Mamede |
• coordinates | 39°18′47″N 7°21′38″W |
• elevation | 1,027 m (3,369 ft) |
Mouth | |
• location | Guadiana |
• coordinates | 38°53′31″N 6°57′53″W |
Length | 73.81 km (45.86 mi) |
Discharge | |
• location | Foronomic station #4255 (Badajoz)[n. 1] |
• average | 9.13 m3/s |
• minimum | 0.26 m3/s |
• maximum | 37.78 m3/s |
Basin features | |
Progression | Guadiana→ Gulf of Cádiz |
It has its source in the Serra de São Mamede (Portugal), at 1,027 metres above sea level.[3][2] Featuring a total length of 73.81 km,[4] the river, running initially roughly from west to east, takes a southern turn in Spain, eventually emptying into the Guadiana near Badajoz.
Some of its main left-bank tributaries are the Jola, Guarranque and Zapatón, while its right-bank tributaries include the Gevorete, Codosero and Abrilongo.[2]
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