Cauto River | |
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Location | |
Country | Cuba |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Sierra Maestra |
• elevation | 600 m (1,969 ft) |
Mouth | Caribbean Sea |
• location | Gulf of Guacanayabo |
• coordinates | 20°32′57″N 77°14′30″W / 20.54917°N 77.24167°W |
• elevation | Sea level |
Length | 315 mi (507 km) |
Basin size | 8,928 km2 (3,447 sq mi) |
The Cauto River or Río Cauto is the longest river in Cuba, as well as the longest river in the Caribbean.[1] Located in the southeast of the island, it is one of two navigable rivers in Cuba, the other being the Sagua la Grande River.