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Paso Hondo River

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Río Paso Hondo
Location
CountryGuatemala
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationTecuamburro volcano, Guatemala
 • elevation1,921 m (6,302 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Pacific Ocean
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length55.2 km (34.3 mi)
Basin size512 km2 (198 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • locationEl Jobo
 • average23.2 m3/s (820 cu ft/s)

The Río Paso Hondo is a river in southern Guatemala. Its sources are located on the slopes of the Tecuamburro volcano. From there it flows in a southerly direction to the Pacific Ocean.[1]

The Paso Hondo River is 55.2 kilometres (34.3 mi) long, and its river basin covers an area of 512 km² (198 sq ml).[2]

References

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  1. ^ INSIVUMEH. "Mapa de Cuencas y Ríos".
  2. ^ INSIVUMEH. "Principales ríos de Guatemala".