Mapa 5
AREA DEL ESTE DE BRASIL
5. AREA DEL ESTE DE BRASIL(Mapa 5) | 5. EASTERN BRAZIL AREA(Map 5) | |
| GURUPI (Río) | GURUPI (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra do Gurupi, 47°43'O; 4°43'S | Source: Serra do Gurupi, 47°43'W; 4°43'S | |
| Altitud: 300 m | Altitude: 1 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 480 km | Total length: 300 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Cajuapara, Coraci Paraná | Major tributaries: Cajuapara, Coraci Paraná | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 46°06'o; 1°14'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean,46°06'W; 1°14'S | |
| TURIAÇU (Río) | TURIAÇU (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra do Tiracambu, 46°17'O; 3°22'S | Source: Serra do Tiracambu, 46°17'W; 3°22'S | |
| Altitud: 150 m | Altitude: 500ft | |
| Largo total: 390 km | Total length: 240 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Paraná, Caxias, Almas | Major tributaries: Paraná, Caxias, Almas | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, Baía deTuriaçu, 45°20'O; 1°40'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, Baía deTuriaçu, 45°20'W; 1°40'S | |
| ANON. (Lago) | ANON. (Lake) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 45°14'–32'O; 2°18'–28'S | Location: 45°14'–32'W; 2°18'–28'S | |
| Area: 150 km2 | Surface area: 60 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 55 km | Maximum length: 34 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 18 km | Maximum width: 11 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 225 km | Shoreline length: 140 mi | |
| Río afluente y efluente: Turiaçu | Inflowing and outflowing river: Turiaçu | |
| MEARIM (Río) | MEARIM (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra Negra, 46°20'O; 6°57'S | Source: Serra Negra, 46°20'W; 6°57'S | |
| Largo total: 560 km | Total length: 350 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Corda, Grajaú, Pindaré | Major tributaries: Corda, Grajaú, Pindaré | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, Baía deSao Marcos, 44°30'O; 3°O'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, Baía deSao Marcos, 44°30'W; 3°O'S | |
| PINDARE (Río) | PINDARE (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra da Desordem, 46°39'O; 5°30'S | Source: Serra da Desordem, 46°39'W; 5°30'S | |
| Largo total: 530 km | Total length: 330 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Buriticupu, Caru, Zutiua | Major tributaries: Buriticupu, Caru, Zutiua | |
| Descargos en: Río Mearim | Outlet: Mearim River | |
| ANON. (Lago) | ANON. (Lake) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 44°59'–45°08'O; 3°08–11'S | Location: 44°59'–45°08'W; 3°08'–11'S |
| Area: 67 km2 | Surface area: 26 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 32 km | Maximum length: 20 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 5 km | Maximum width: 3 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 88 km | Shoreline length: 55 mi | |
Caracteres particulares: Muchos lagos pequenos en la región. | Special features: Many small lakes in the region. | |
| ITAPECURU (Río) | ITAPECURU (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra de Itapicurú, 45°50'O; 6°43'S | Source: Serra de Itapicurú, 45°50'W; 6°43'S | |
| Altitud: 300 m | Altitude: 1 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 740 km | Total length: 460 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Alpercatas, Balseiros, Pirapemas, Piritoró | Major tributaries:Alpercatas, Balseiros, Pirapemas, Piritoró | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, Baía deSao José, 44°10'O; 2°50'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, Baía deSao José, 44°10'W; 2°50'S | |
| PARNAIBA (Río) | PARNAIBA (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
Fuente: Chapada das Mangabeiras, 46°08'O; 10°10'S | Source: Chapada dasMangabeiras, 46°08'W; 10°10'S | |
| Altitud: 760 m | Altitude: 2 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 970 km | Total length: 600 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Uruçui Prêto, Balsas,Gurgéia, Itaueíra, Canindé, Poti, Longá | Major tributaries: Uruçui Prêto, Balsas,Gurgéia, Itaueíra, Canindé, Poti, Longá | |
| Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 41°50'O; 2°45'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, 41°50'W; 2°45'S | |
Caracteres particulares: Embalse a lo largo de sucurso. | Special features: Man-made lake along its course. | |
| ANON. (Embalse) | ANON. (Man-made lake) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 43°30'–44°15'O; 6°43'–7°03'S | Location: 43°30'–44°15'W; 6°43'–7°03'S | |
| Area: 600 km2 (aprox.) | Surface area: 230 mi2 (approx.) | |
| Largo máximo: 90 km (aprox.) | Maximum length: 56 mi (approx.) | |
| Ancho máximo: 10 km (aprox.) | Maximum width: 6 mi (approx.) | |
| Río afluente y efluente: Parnaíba | Inflowing and outflowing river: Parnaíba | |
| BALSAS (Río) | BALSAS (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
Fuente: Chapada das Mangabeiras, 46°41'O; 9°22'S | Source: Chapada dasMangabeiras, 46°41'W; 9°22'S | |
| Altitud: 760 m | Altitude: 2 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 500 km | Total length: 310 mi | |
| Mayor afluente: Balsinhas | Major tributary: Balsinhas | |
| Descargos en: Río Parnaíba | Outlet: Parnaíba River |
| GURGUEIA (Río) | GURGUEIA (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Chapada das Mangabeiras, 45°25'O; 10°17'S | Source: Chapada dasMangabeiras, 45°25'W; 10°17'S | |
| Altitud: 610 m | Altitude: 2 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 510 km | Total length: 320 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Paraim, Vermelha | Major tributaries: Paraim, Vermelha | |
| Descargos en: Río Parnaíba | Outlet: Parnaíba River | |
| CANINDE (Río) | CANINDE (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra da Farinha, 41°10'O; 8°33'S | Source: Serra da Farinha, 41°10'W; 8°33'S | |
| Altitud: 600 m | Altitude: 2 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 430 km | Total length: 270 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Itaim, São João, Piauí | Major tributaries: Itaim, São João, Piauí | |
| Descargos en: Río Parnaíba | Outlet: Parnaíba River | |
| POTI (Río) | POTI (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra da Ibiapaba, 40°07'O; 5°26'S | Source: Serra da Ibiapaba, 40°07'W; 5°26'S | |
| Altitud: 460 m | Altitude: 1 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 470 km | Total length: 290 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Correntes, Sambito, Berlengas | Major tributaries: Correntes, Sambito, Berlen, | |
| Descargos en: Río Parnaíba | Outlet: Parnaíba River | |
| LONGA (Río) | LONGA (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: 42°06'O; 5°14'S | Source: 42°06'W; 5°14'S | |
| Altitud: 150 m | Altitude: 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 320 km | Total length: 200 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Matos, Piracuruca | Major tributaries: Matos, Piracuruca | |
| Descargos en: Río Parnaíba | Outlet: Parnaíba River | |
| ARARAS (Embalse) | ARARAS (Man-made lake) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 40°21'–34'O; 4°14'–27'S | Location: 40°21'–34'W; 4°14'–27'S | |
| Area: 264 km2 | Surface area: 102 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 29 km | Maximum length: 18 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 21 km | Maximum width: 13 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 118 km | Shoreline length: 73 mi | |
| Río afluente y efluente: Acaraú | Inflowing and outflowing river: Acaraú | |
| Captura anual: 1 392 t (Paiva, 1968) | Annual catch: 1 392 t (Paiva, 1968) |
| PENTECOSTE (Embalse) | PENTECOSTE (Man-made lake) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 39°07'–16'O; 3°47'–59'S | Location: 39°07'–16'W; 3°47'–59'S | |
| Area: 95 km2 | Surface area: 37 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 27 km | Maximum length: 17 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 6 km | Maximum width: 4 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 93 km | Shoreline length: 58 mi | |
Caracteres particulares: Enlace con el Río Curu. | Special features: Connexion with Curu River. | |
| JAGUARIBE (Río) | JAGUARIBE (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra Grande, 40°23'O; 5°41'S | Source: Serra Grande, 40°23'W; 5°41'S | |
| Altitud: 460 m | Altitude: 1 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 560 km | Total length: 350 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Bostiões, Salgado, Banabuiú | Major tributaries: Bostiões, Salgado, Banabuiú | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 37°45'o; 4°24'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean,37°45'W; 4°24'S | |
Caracteres particulares: Importantes proyectos de irrigación. | Special features: Important irrigation projects. | |
| OROS (Embalse) | OROS (Man-made lake) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 38°54'–39°18'O; 6°07'–23'S | Location: 38°54'–39°18'W; 6°07'–23'S | |
| Area: 325 km2 | Surface area: 125 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 58 km | Maximum length: 36 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 26 km | Maximum width: 16 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 286 km | Shoreline length: 178 mi | |
| Río afluente y efluente: Jaguaribe | Inflowing and outflowing river: Jaguaribe | |
Caracteres particulares: Varios embalses pequenos se encuentran a lo largo de este y otros ríos de la región. | Special features: Various man-made lakes along its and other rivers' courses in the area. | |
| Captura anual: 2 428 t (Paiva, 1968) | Annual catch: 2 428 t (Paiva, 1968) | |
| BANABUIU (Embalse) | BANABUIU (Man-made lake) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 38°54'–39°17'O; 5°13'–28'S | Location: 38°54'–39°17'W; 5°13'–28'S | |
| Area: 374 km2 | Surface area: 144 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 45 km | Maximum length: 28 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 31 km | Maximum width: 19 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 151 km | Shoreline length: 94 mi | |
| Ríos afluentes: Quixeramobim, Banabuiú | Inflowing rivers: Quixeramobim, Banabuiú | |
Río efluente: Banabuiú (afluente del Jaguaribe) | Outflowing river: Banabuiú (tributary of Jaguaribe) |
| PIRANHAS (Río) | PIRANHAS (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
Fuente: Serra dos Cariris Velhos, 38°40'O; 7°02'S | Source: Serra dos Cariris Velhos, 38°40'W; 7°02'S | |
| Altitud: 460 m | Altitude: 1 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 400 km | Total length: 250 mi | |
| Mayor afluente: Piancó | Major tributary: Piancó | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 36°40'O; 5°05'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, 36°40'W; 5°05'S | |
| COREMAS (Embalse) | COREMAS (Man-made lake) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: Coremas, 37°52'–59'O; 7°0'–08'S | Location: Coremas, 37°52'–59'W; 7°0'–08'S | |
| Area: 53 km2 | Surface area: 20 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 16 km | Maximum length: 10 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 10 km | Maximum width: 6 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 80 km | Shoreline length: 50 mi | |
Río afluente y efluente: Piancó (afluente del Río Piranhas) | Inflowing and outflowing river: Piancó River (tributary of Piranhas River) | |
| PARAIBA (Río) | PARAIBA (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
Fuente: Serra do Mulungu ou Branca (Planalto do Borborema), 37°12'O; 7°36'S | Source: Serra do Mulungu ou Branca (Planalto do Borborema), 37°12'W; 7°36'S | |
| Altitud: 610 m | Altitude: 2 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 320 km | Total length: 200 mi | |
| Area de la cuenca: 22 400 km2 (Ramos, 1971) | Drainage area: 8 649 mi2 (Ramos, 1971) | |
| Mayores afluentes: Meio, Taperoá | Major tributaries: Meio, Taperoá | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 34°50'O; 6°58'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, 34°50'W; 6°58'S | |
| SÃO FRANCISCO (Río) | SÃO FRANCISCO (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra da Canastra, 46°35'O; 20°18'S | Source: Serra da Canastra, 46°35'W; 20°18'S | |
| Altitud: 1 070 m | Altitude: 3 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 3 200 km | Total length: 1 990 mi | |
| Area fluvial estimada: 4 500 km2 | Estimated water area: 1 740 mi2 | |
Mayores afluentes: Velhas, Paracatu, Urucuia, Verde Grande, Grande, Jacaré | Major tributaries:Velhas, Paracatu, Urucuia, Verde Grande, Grande, Jacaré | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 36°25'O; 10°30'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean,36°25'O; 10°30'S | |
Caracteres particulares: Este sistema fluvial es la más importante vía fluvial hacia el interior del este de Brasil, siendo regularmente navegable por 1 300 km de su curso medio, entre Pirapora y Juázeiro. En el curso inferior la navegación está obstruida por rápidos y cataratas al lado del confin Bahia-Alagoas. Embalse Sobradinho (4 200 km2) en construcción (Machado; Alzuguir, 1976). | Special features: This river system is the main waterway to the interior of eastern Brazil being regularly navigable for 810 mi along its middle course, between Pirapora and Juázeiro. In the lower course navigation is obstructed by rapids and cataracts along the Bahia-Alagoas border. Sobradinho Reservoir (1 622 mi2) under construction (Machado; Alzuguir, 1976). |
| Rendimiento potencial: 18 000 t | Potential production: 18 000 t | |||
| Captura anual: | Annual catch: | |||
| (Menezes, 1973) | 1966 | 5 304 t | (Menezes, 1973) | |
| 1967 | 5 023 t | |||
| 1968 | 4 980 t | |||
| PARAOPEBA (Río) | PARAOPEBA (River) | |||
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |||
| Fuente: Serra de Moeda, 44°0'O; 20°55'S | Source: Serra da Moeda, 44°0'W; 20°55'S | |||
| Altitud: 1 070 m | Altitude: 3 500 ft | |||
| Largo total: 340 km | Total length: 210 mi | |||
| Descargos en: Embalse Três Marias | Outlet: Três Marias Reservoir | |||
| TRES MARIAS (Embalse) | TRES MARIAS (Man-made lake) | |||
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |||
| Localidad: 44°51'–45°33'O; 18°11'–19°03'S | Location: 44°51'–45°33'W; 18°11'–19°03'S | |||
| Area: 1 042 km2 (Machado; Alzuguir, 1976) | Surface area: 402 mi2 (Machado; Alzuguir, 1976) | |||
| Largo máximo: 130 km | Maximum length: 80 mi | |||
| Ancho máximo: 48 km | Maximum width: 30 mi | |||
| Largo de la orilla: 900 km | Shoreline length: 560 mi | |||
Ríos afluentes: São Francisco, Marmelada, Paraopeba, Indaiá, Borrachudo | Inflowing rivers: São Francisco, Marmelada, Paraopeba, Indaiá, Borrachudo | |||
| Río efluente: São Francisco | Outflowing river: São Francisco | |||
| VELHAS (Río) | VELHAS (River) | |||
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |||
| Fuente: Serra do Espinhaço, 43°36'O; 19°56'S | Source: Serra do Espinhaço, 43°36'W; 19°56'S | |||
| Altitud: 1 220 m | Altitude: 4 000 ft | |||
| Largo total: 800 km | Total length: 500 mi | |||
| Mayores afluentes: Paraúna, Curimatai, Bicudo | Major tributaries: Paraúna, Curimatai, Bicudo | |||
| Descargos en: Río São Francisco | Outlet: São Francisco River | |||
| PARACATU (Río) | PARACATU (River) | |||
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |||
| Fuente: 46°29'O; 18°04'S | Source: 46°29'W; 18°04'S | |||
| Altitud: 760 m | Altitude: 2 500 ft | |||
| Largo total: 480 km | Total length: 300 mi | |||
| Mayores afluentes: Prata, Prêto, Sono | Major tributaries: Prata, Prêto, Sono | |||
| Descargos en: Río São Francisco | Outlet: São Francisco River | |||
| URUCUIA (Río) | URUCUIA (River) | |||
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |||
| Fuente: Serra Geral de Goiás, 46°52'O; 15°21'S | Source: Serra Geral de Goiás, 46°52'W; 15°21'S | |||
| Altitud: 910 m | Altitude: 3 000 ft | |||
| Largo total: 450 km | Total length: 280 mi | |||
Mayores afluentes: Piratinga, Bebedouro, Areia, Conceiçao | Major tributaries:Piratinga, Bebadouro, Areia, Conceiçao | |
| Descargos en: Río São Francisco | Outlet: São Francisco River | |
| VERDE GRANDE (Río) | VERDE GRANDE (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra do Espinhaço, 43°43'O; 17°04'S | Source: Serra do Espinhaço, 43°43'W; 17°04'S | |
| Altitud: 910 m | Altitude: 3 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 480 km | Total length: 300 mi | |
| Mayor afluente: Gorutuba | Major tributary: Gorutuba | |
| Descargos en: Río São Francisco | Outlet: São Francisco River | |
| GRANDE (Río) | GRANDE (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Espigão Mestre, 46°02'O; 12°16'S | Source: Espigão Mestre, 46°02'W; 13°16'S | |
| Altitud: 760 m | Altitude: 2 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 470 km | Total length: 290 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Porcos, São Desidério,Ondas, Branco, Cariparé, Prêto | Major tributaries: Porcos, São Desidério,Ondas, Branco, Cariparé, Prêto | |
| Descargos en: Río São Francisco | Outlet: São Francisco River | |
| PRÊTO (Río) | PRÊTO (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra Geral de Goiás, 46°26'O; 11°26'S | Source: Serra Geral de Goiás, 46°26'W; 11°26'S | |
| Altitud: 760 m | Altitude: 2 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 350 km | Total length: 220 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Sapão, Ouro, Campos | Major tributaries: Sapão, Ouro, Campos | |
| Descargos en: Río Grande | Outlet: Grande River | |
| JACARE (Río) | JACARE (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Chapada Diamantina, 42°04'O; 12°33'S | Source: Chapada Diamantina, 42°04'W; 12°33'S | |
| Altitud: 1 070 m | Altitude: 3 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 450 km | Total length: 280 mi | |
| Descargos en: Río São Francisco | Outlet: São Francisco River | |
| VAZA-BARRIS (Río) | VAZA-BARRIS (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra de Itiúba, 39°42'O; 9°55'S | Source: Serra de Itiúba, 39°42'W; 9°55'S | |
| Altitud: 460 m | Altitude: 1 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 390 km | Total length: 240 mi | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 37°08'O; 11°06'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, 37°08'W; 11°06'S | |
| ITAPICURU (Río) | ITAPICURU (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil |
| Fuente: Serra do Tombador, 40°29'O; 10°54'S | Source: Serra do Tombador, 40°29'W; 10°54'S | |
| Altitud: 760 m | Altitude: 2 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 470 km | Total length: 290 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Pedra d'Agua, Jacurici, Peixe | Major tributaries: Pedrad'Agua, Jacurici, Peixe | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 37°31'O; 11°45'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean,37°31'W; 11°45'S | |
| PARAGUAÇU (Río) | PARAGUAÇU (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra do Sincorá, 41°25'O; 13°35'S | Source: Serra do Sincorá, 41°25'W; 13°35'S | |
| Altitud: 1 220 m | Altitude: 4 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 500 km | Total length: 310 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Utinga, Tupim, Curo, Jacuípe | Major tributaries:Utinga, Tupim, Ouro, Jacuípe | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, Baía Todos os Santos, 38°48'O; 12°50'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, Baía Todos os Santos, 38°48'W; 12°50'S | |
| JACUIPE (Río) | JACUIPE (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Chapada Diamantina, 41°08'O; 11°34'S | Source: Chapada Diamantina, 41°08'W; 11°34'S | |
| Altitud: 1 070 m | Altitude: 3 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 370 km | Total length: 230 mi | |
| Mayor afluente: Sacraín | Major tributary: Sacraín | |
| Descargos en: Río Paraguaçu | Outlet: Paraguaçu River | |
| CONTAS (Río) | CONTAS (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra do Sincorá, 41°53'O; 12°58'S | Source: Serra do Sincorá, 41°53'W; 12°58'S | |
| Altitud: 1 220 m | Altitude: 4 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 510 km | Total length: 320 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Brumado, Gentio, Caveira, Cedro, Jibóia, Gongogi | Major tributaries:Brumado, Gentio, Caveira, Cedro, Jibóia, Gongogi | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 39°0'O; 14°16'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean,39°0'W; 14°16'S | |
| PARDO (Río) | PARDO (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra do Peri Peri, 42°38'O; 15°03'S | Source: Serra do Peri Peri, 42°38'W; 15°03'S | |
| Altitud: 910 m | Altitude: 3 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 680 km | Total length: 420 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Mosquito, Largo, Catolé Grande, Maiquinique | Major tributaries: Mosquito, Largo, Catolé Grande, Maiquinique | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 38°55'O; 15°40'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean,38°55'W; 15°40'S | |
| JEQUITINHONHA (Río) | JEQUITINHONHA (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil |
| Fuente: Serra do Espinhaço, 43°28'O; 18°35'S | Source: Serra do Espinhaço, 43°28'W; 18°35'S | |
| Altitud: 1 220 m | Altitude: 4 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 880 km | Total length: 550 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Vacaria, Salinas, Araçuaí, Sao Joao | Major tributaries: Vacaria, Salinas, Araçuaí, Sao Joao | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 38°53'O; 15°50'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, 38°53'W; 15°50'S | |
| MUCURI (River) | MUCURI (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra da Noruega, 41°58'O; 17°47'S | Source: Serra da Noruega, 41°58'W; 17°47'S | |
| Altitud: 760 m | Altitude: 2 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 370 km | Total length: 230 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Todos os Santos, Pampã | Major tributaries: Todos os Santos, Pampã | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 39°33'O; 18°05'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, 39°33'W; 18°05'S | |
| DOCE (Río) | DOCE (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra do Pai Inácio, 42°48'O; 20°37'S | Source: Serra do Pai Inácio, 42°48'W; 20°37'S | |
| Altitud: 760 m | Altitude: 2 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 580 km | Total length: 360 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Piracicaba, Santo Antônio, Sueçui Grande, Manhuaçu | Major tributaries: Piracicaba, Santo Antônio,Sueçui Grande, Manhuaçu | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 39°49'O; 19°37'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean,39°49'W; 19°37'S | |
Caracteres particulares: Muchos lagos pequeños alrededor del estuario. | Special features: Many small lakes at the estuary. | |
| JUPARANÃ MIRIM (Laguna) | JUPARANÃ MIRIM (Lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 40°05'–14'O; 19°09'–21'S | Location: 40°05'–14'W; 19°09'–21'S | |
| Area: 66 km2 | Surface area: 25 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 26 km | Maximum length: 16 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 5 km | Maximum width: 3 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 76 km | Shoreline length: 47 mi | |
Caracteres particulares: Enlace con el ríoDoce. | Special features: Connexion with Doce River. | |
| PARAIBA DO SUL (Río) | PARAIBA DO SUL (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra da Bocáina, 44°45'O; 22°47'S | Source: Serra da Bocâina, 44°45'W; 22°47'S | |
| Altitud: 1 680 m | Altitude: 5 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 970 km | Total length: 600 mi | |
Mayores afluentes: Prêto, Pomba, Grande, Muriaé | Major tributaries: Prêto, Pomba, Grande, Muriaé | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, 41°03'O; 21°37'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, 41°03'W; 21°37'S |
Caracteres particulares: El valle del Paraíba es la ruta principal entre Río de Janeiro y São Paulo y varios instalaciones industriales importantes han sido establecidas a lo largo de sus orillas. | Special features: The Paraíba Valley represents the principal route between Río de Janeiro and São Paulo and several plants have been established along its shores. | |
| FEIA (Laguna) | FEIA (Lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 41°14'–27'O; 21°54'–22°07'S | Location: 41°14'–27'W; 21°54'–22°07'S | |
| Area: 235 km2 | Surface area: 91 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 24 km | Maximum length: 15 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 19 km | Maximum width: 12 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 108 km | Shoreline length: 67 mi | |
Caracteres particulares: Conexión con el Río Paraíba do Sul. | Special features: Connexion with Paraíba do Sul River. | |
| REIBEIRAO DAS LAJES (Embalse) | REIBEIRAO DAS LAJES (Man-made lake) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 43°53'–44°03'O; 22°42'–51'S | Location: 43°53'–44°03'W; 22°42'–51'S | |
| Area: 55 km2 | Surface area: 21 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 19 km | Maximum length: 12 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 10 km | Maximum width: 6 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 108 km | Shoreline length: 67 mi | |
Caracteres particulares: Conexión con el Río Paraíba do Sul. | Special features: Connexion with Paraíba do Sul River. | |
| RIBEIRA DO IGUAPE (Río) | RIBEIRA DO IGUAPE (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra Paranapiacaba, 49°50'O; 25°14'S | Source: Serra Paranapiacaba, 49°50'W; 25°14'S | |
| Altitud: 1 070 m | Altitude: 3 500 ft | |
| Largo total: 470 km | Total length: 290 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Ribeirinha, Pardo, Juquiá | Major tributaries: Ribeirinha, Pardo, Juquiá | |
Descargos en: Océano Atlántico, en cara deIlha Comprida, 47°35'O; 24°43'S | Outlet: Atlantic Ocean, opposite Ilha Comprida, 47°35'W; 24°43'S | |
| SOMBRIO (Laguna) | SOMBRIO (Lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 49°37'–45'O; 29°07'–16'S | Location: 49°37'–45'W; 29°07'–16'S | |
| Area: 54 km2 | Surface area: 21 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 19 km | Maximum length: 12 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 4 km | Maximum width: 2 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 45 km | Shoreline length: 28 mi | |
Caracteres particulares: Connexión con la laguna Cavera y el Océano Atlántico. | Special features: Connexion with Cavera lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. | |
| QUADROS, Dos (Laguna) | QUADROS, Dos (Lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 50°01'–08'O; 29°38'–46'S | Location: 50°01'–08'W; 29°38'–46'S |
| Area: 123 km2 | Surface area: 47 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 14 km | Maximum length: 9 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 11 km | Maximum width: 7 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 42 km | Shoreline length: 26 mi | |
Caracteres particulares: Conexión con la laguna Itapeva y la laguna deFora. | Special features: Connexion with Itapeva lagoon and de Fora lagoon. | |
| ITAPEVA (Laguna) | ITAPEVA (Lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 49°48'–50°02'O; 29°12'–36'S | Location: 49°48'–50°02'W; 29°12'–36'S | |
| Area: 121 km2 | Surface area: 47 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 31 km | Maximum length: 19 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 7 km | Maximum width: 4 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 76 km | Shoreline length: 47 mi | |
Caracteres particulares: Conexión con la laguna Dos Quadros. | Special features: Connexion with Dos Quadros lagoon. | |
| BARROS (Laguna) | BARROS (Lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 50°20'–26'0; 29°52'–59'S | Location: 50°20'–26'W; 29°52'–59'S | |
| Area: 83 km2 | Surface area: 32 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 13 km | Maximum length: 8 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 9 km | Maximum width: 5 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 34 km | Shoreline length: 21 mi | |
| JACUI (Río) | JACUI (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: Serra Geral, 52°16'0; 28°15'S | Source: Serra Geral, 52°19'W; 28°15'S | |
| Altitud: 610 m | Altitude: 2 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 690 km | Total length: 430 mi | |
| Mayores afluentes: Ivorá, Taquari | Major tributaries: Ivorá, Taquari | |
Descargos en: Laguna Dos Patos, 51°15'0; 30°0'S | Outlet: Dos Patos lagoon,51°15'W; 30°0'S | |
| PATOS, Dos (Laguna costera) | PATOS, Dos (Coastal lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 50°31'–52°16'O; 30°11'–32°10'S | Location: 50°31'–52°16'W; 30°11'–32°10'S | |
| Area: 9 810 km2 | Surface area: 3 788 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 265 km | Maximum length: 165 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 63 km | Maximum width: 39 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 1 046 km | Shoreline length: 650 mi | |
| Ríos afluentes: Jacuí, Camaquã | Inflowing rivers: Jacuí, Camaquã | |
Caracteres particulares: Conexión con el Océano Atlántico en Beira Mar y con la laguna Mirim. Principalemente las capturas consisten en camarón, tainha (Mugil brasiliensis) y bagre (Arius spp.) (FAO/UN, 1969). | Special features: Connexion with the Atlantic Ocean at Beira Mar and with Mirim lagoon. The catches mainly consist of shrimp, tainha (Mugil brasiliensis) and catfish (Arius spp.) (FAO/UN, 1969). |
| CAMAQUÃ (Río) | CAMAQUÃ (River) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Fuente: 54°07'O; 31°12'S | Source: 54°07'W; 31°12'S | |
| Altitud: 300 m | Altitude: 1 000 ft | |
| Largo total: 390 km | Total length: 240 mi | |
Descargos en: Laguna Dos Patos, 51°45'0; 31°17'S | Outlet: Dos Patos lagoon, 51°45'W; 31°17'S | |
| PEIXE (Laguna costera) | PEIXE (Coastal lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 50°55'–51°10'0; 31°13'–27'S | Location: 50°55'–51°10'W; 31°13'–27'S | |
| Area: 70 km2 | Surface area: 27 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 40 km | Maximum length: 25 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 3 km | Maximum width: 2 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 88 km | Shoreline length: 55 mi | |
Caracteres particulares: Muchos lagos pequeñosen los alrededores. | Special features: Many small lakes in the surroundings. | |
| MIRIM (Laguna costera) | MIRIM (Coastal lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil-Uruguay | Country: Brazil-Uruguay | |
| Localidad: 52°35'–53°39'0; 32°10'–33°37'S | Location: 52°35'–53°39'W; 32°10'–33°37'S | |
Area: 3 830 km2 (Brasil 2 912 km2; Uruguay 918 km2) | Surface area: 1 478 mi2 (Brazil 1 124 mi2; Uruguay 354 mi2) | |
| Largo máximo: 190 km | Maximum length: 118 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 45 km | Maximum width: 28 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 547 km | Shoreline length: 340 mi | |
| Ríos afluentes: Jaguarón, Tacuarí, Cebollati | Inflowing rivers: Jaguarón, Tacuarí, Cebollati | |
Caracteres particulares: Conexión con la laguna DosPatos. | Special features: Connexion with Dos Patos lagoon. | |
| MANGUEIRA (Laguna) | MANGUEIRA (Lagoon) | |
| País: Brasil | Country: Brazil | |
| Localidad: 52°33'–53°09'0; 32°47'–33°31'S | Location: 52°33'–53°09'W; 32°47'–33°31'S | |
| Area: 746 km2 | Surface area: 288 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 98 km | Maximum length: 61 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 13 km | Maximum width: 8 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 245 km | Shoreline length: 152 mi | |
| NEGRA (Laguna) | NEGRA (Lagoon) | |
| País: Uruguay | Country: Uruguay | |
| Localidad: 53°34'–44'0; 33°58'–34°07'S | Location: 53°34'–44'W; 33°58'–34°07'S | |
| Area: 167 km2 | Surface area: 64 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 18 km | Maximum length: 11 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 11 km | Maximum width: 7 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 51 km | Shoreline length: 32 mi |
| CASTILLOS (Laguna) | CASTILLOS (Lagoon) | |
| País: Uruguay | Country: Uruguay | |
| Localidad: 53°51'–58'0; 34°16'–23'S | Location: 53°51'–58'W; 34°16'–23'S | |
| Area: 89 km2 | Surface area: 34 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 14 km | Maximum length: 8 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 9 km | Maximum width: 5 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 42 km | Shoreline length: 26 mi | |
| ROCHA (Laguna) | ROCHA (Lagoon) | |
| País: Uruguay | Country: Uruguay | |
| Localidad: 54°13'–21'0; 34°33'–42'S | Location: 54°13'–21'W; 34°33'–42'S | |
| Area: 78 km2 | Surface area: 30 mi2 | |
| Largo máximo: 18 km | Maximum length: 11 mi | |
| Ancho máximo: 13 km | Maximum width: 8 mi | |
| Largo de la orilla: 64 km | Shoreline length: 40 mi |
