The Gévora (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʒɛvuɾɐ]) or Xévora is a tributary of the Guadiana, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. It runs through both Portugal and Spain.[n. 2]

Gévora
The Gévora close to its mouth
Native name	Gévora  (Spanish) Xévora  (Portuguese)
Location
Country	Portugal, Spain
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Serra de São Mamede
• coordinates	39°18′47″N 7°21′38″W
• elevation	1,027 m (3,369 ft)
Mouth
• location	Guadiana
• coordinates	38°53′31″N 6°57′53″W
Length	73.81 km (45.86 mi)
Discharge
• location	Foronomic station #4255 (Badajoz)[n. 1]
• average	9.13 m3/s
• minimum	0.26 m3/s
• maximum	37.78 m3/s
Basin features
Progression	Guadiana→ Gulf of Cádiz

It has its source in the Serra de São Mamede (Portugal), at 1,027 metres above sea level.[3][2] Featuring a total length of 73.81 km,[4] the river, running initially roughly from west to east, takes a southern turn in Spain, eventually emptying into the Guadiana near Badajoz.

Some of its main left-bank tributaries are the Jola, Guarranque and Zapatón, while its right-bank tributaries include the Gevorete, Codosero and Abrilongo.[2]

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