Laranjinha River Explained

Laranjinha River
Source1 Location:Paraná state
Mouth Location:Ventania
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Brazil
Length:350km

The Laranjinha River is a river of Paraná state situated in southern Brazil. It is a tributary of Jacaré River (Rio das Cinzas), which is located between the towns of Bandeirantes and Santa Mariana and feeds into Paranapanema River. Laranjinha runs mainly towards the north and is roughly 350 km long, making it one of the main water sources of the state. The source of Laranjinha lies in the municipality of Ventania.[1]

The river has one hydroelectric plant, in commercial operation since 2008.[2]

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-23.0317°N -50.4479°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mapa Rodoviário Paraná . Brazilian Ministry of Transport . 16 January 2017 . pt . pdf.
  2. Web site: Expansão da oferta de energia elétrica . ANEEL . Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency . 113 . 16 January 2017 . pt . pdf . May 2016.