The Desaguadero River ( Spanish : Río Desaguadero , Spanish pronunciation: [ˈri.o ðesaɣwaˈðeɾo] ) is a river in Argentina . Originating near the Tipas volcano in La Rioja at about 5,500 m (18,000 ft) elevation, the river is known in its upper reaches as the Bermejo or Vinchina . In its lower reaches, it is also known as the Salado . It joins the Colorado River in La Pampa Province near Pichi Mahuida . The Desaguadero has a total length of 1,498 km (931 mi) and its drainage basin is about 260,000 km (100,000 sq mi).
9-736: Desaguadero may refer to: Rivers [ edit ] Desaguadero River (Argentina) , a river in Argentina, also known as Río Salado Desaguadero River (Bolivia and Peru) , a river originated in Lake Titicaca in the border of Peru and Bolivia Places [ edit ] Desaguadero, Argentina Desaguadero, Bolivia-Peru , the capital town of Desaguadero District, Chucuito Province, Puno Department, Peru Desaguadero District , in Chucuito Province, Puno Department, Peru Desaguadero (La Paz) ,
18-608: A place in San Juan Province , Argentina is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a place in San Luis Province , Argentina is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a place in La Rioja Province , Argentina is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . San Luis Province San Luis ( Spanish pronunciation: [san ˈlwis] )
27-532: A village in Desaguadero Municipality, Ingavi Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia Desaguadero Municipality , in Ingavi Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
36-405: Is a province of Argentina located near the geographical center of the country (on the 32° South parallel). Neighboring provinces are, from the north clockwise , La Rioja , Córdoba , La Pampa , Mendoza and San Juan . The city of San Luis was founded in 1594 by Luis Jufré de Loaysa y Meneses, but was subsequently abandoned. It was refounded by Martín García Óñez de Loyola in 1596 under
45-407: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Desaguadero&oldid=1136968852 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Desaguadero River (Argentina) It is one of the major rivers that supplies
54-508: The irrigated areas of Cuyo , and it flows in the eastern border of that region. Due to use of its waters for irrigation, the river is a small, shallow stream for most of the year despite its great length, and only occasionally does surface flow reach the Colorado. Tributaries include the Jáchal , San Juan , Tunuyán , Diamante and Atuel Rivers . The river marked the traditional boundary between
63-502: The name San Luis de Loyola . Since the return of Argentina to democratic rule in 1983, in particular, the Rodríguez Saá family (of Peronist affiliation) has occupied the governor's seat. Governor (now Senator) Adolfo Rodríguez Saá has overseen investment by light manufacturers (mostly food-processors and bottling plants) and advances like the construction of Argentina's most extensive expressway network. San Luis' economy has, over
72-413: The past generation, been among the most improved in Argentina. Its 2006 output, estimated at US$ 3.386 billion, yielded a per capita income of US$ 9,203 (somewhat above the national average). Historical evolution of the population of the province: The provincial government is divided into three branches: the executive, headed by a popularly elected governor, who appoints the cabinet; the legislative ; and
81-469: The vice-royalties of Buenos Aires and Peru . 38°49′08″S 64°59′09″W / 38.8190°S 64.9858°W / -38.8190; -64.9858 This article related to a river in Argentina is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a place in Mendoza Province , Argentina is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about
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