Illapel River Explained

Illapel River
Mouth Location:Choapa River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Chile
Length:85km (53miles)[1]
Basin Size:2100km2

The Illapel River is a river of Chile located in the Coquimbo Region. One of its most important tributaries is Aucó Creek. The Las Chinchillas National Reserve is located in the Aucó Creek basin.

The city of Illapel is located on its north shore, about 12 km upstream from the confluence with the Choapa River.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sinia.cl/1292/articles-31018_Choapa.pdf Cuenca del río Choapa