Río Jatibonico del Sur is a river of southern Cuba.

Jatibonico del Sur
Fishermen at the Jatibonico del Sur
Location of mouth
Location
Country	Cuba
Physical characteristics
Source	Santa Clara
• coordinates	22°13′N 79°14′W
• elevation	220 m (720 ft)
Mouth	Atlantic Ocean
• location	Jatibonico
• coordinates	21°33′N 79°09′W
• elevation	0 m (0 ft) (Sea level)
Length	119.5 km (74.3 mi)
Discharge
• average	8.48 m3/s (299 cu ft/s)

The river's source is located approximately 1 kilometre south of the town Iguará at 220 metres elevation. The water then splits into two streams, running down from the heights of the municipality of Santa Clara . The southern one is Río Jatibonico del Sur, while the northern one is Río Jatibonico del Norte. The river's mouth is located at the tip of Jatibonico in a low and marshy area, about 15 kilometers south of the town El Jíbaro. The river has a total length of 119.5 kilometres, constituting the border between the municipalities of Taguasco and Jatibonico, as well as the latter and La Sierpe.[1][2]

The water of the river is used for agriculture, especially rice plantations.[3]

See also

• List of rivers of Cuba

References

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