Itajaí-Açu river

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Itajaí-Açu river
Sunset in Itajaí Açu River, Santa Catarina - Brazil.jpg
Sunset on the Itajaí-Açu River at Itajaí
Itajaí-Açu river is located in Brazil
Itajaí-Açu river
Native nameRio Itajaí-Açu (Portuguese)
Location
CountryBrazil
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationSanta Catarina state
Mouth 
 • location
Atlantic Ocean
 • coordinates
26°54′43″S 48°38′31″W / 26.912°S 48.642°W / -26.912; -48.642Coordinates: 26°54′43″S 48°38′31″W / 26.912°S 48.642°W / -26.912; -48.642

The Itajaí-Açu River is a river in the state of Santa Catarina in southeastern Brazil. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the city Itajaí.

The river basin includes part of the 1,899 hectares (4,690 acres) Canela Preta Biological Reserve, a full protected area.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Reserva Biológica Estadual da Canela Preta, FATMA, retrieved 2016-04-15