Toltén River is a
river
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located in the
La Araucanía Region of
Chile
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. It rises at
Villarrica Lake, close to the city of the
same name. Its major tributary is the
Allipén River. From its confluence with the Allipén, the river follows a
braided course.
After flowing for about 123 km, the river reaches the
Pacific Ocean
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near ''
Punta Nilhue'', where it is about 500 m wide.
Cities and towns along the Toltén include: Villarrica,
Pitrufquén,
Teodoro Schmidt and
Nueva Toltén.
References
External links
Toltén River Map*Other coordinates:
Rivers of Araucanía Region
Rivers of Chile
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