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The Chubut River flows eastward for about 800 kilometers across Argentine Patagonia, from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean near Rawson. Its lower valley supported the Welsh settlement established in Chubut in 1865 and remains an important irrigated agricultural area. The river is regulated by Florentino Ameghino Dam, which provides flood control, irrigation water, and hydroelectric power.
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Where does the Chubut River begin and end?
The Chubut River begins in the Andes of Patagonia and flows eastward across Argentina. It reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Rawson in Chubut Province.
How long is the Chubut River?
The river flows for about 800 kilometers. Much of its course crosses the dry landscapes of Argentine Patagonia before reaching the Atlantic coast.
What is the connection between the Chubut River and Welsh settlement?
The river valley supported a Welsh settlement established in Chubut in 1865. Welsh immigration influenced local place names, agriculture, and the cultural history of the lower valley.
Why is the Chubut River important to farming?
Its lower valley supports irrigated agriculture in an otherwise dry Patagonian region. Water from the river makes crop production and settled farming possible along parts of the valley.
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