- Main characteristics of the rivers of Bogotá
- The 4 main rivers of Bogotá
- 1- Tunjuelo River
- 2- River Salitre
- 3- Rio Fucha
- 4- Bogotá River
- References
The main rivers of Bogotá are the Tunjuelo, the Salitre and the Fucha. These bodies of water flow into the Bogotá River. Its tributaries add 198 bodies of water between streams, wetlands, rivers and canals.
All of these cross the Colombian capital and drain rainwater from more than 90% of the urbanized area.
Bogotá is the capital of the Republic of Colombia and the department of Cundinamarca. Its official name is Bogotá, Capital District. Bogotá, DC is abbreviated
Main characteristics of the rivers of Bogotá
In Bogotá the relief is of low slopes, which means a low speed in the water of the rivers.
These water sources are contaminated and run through the streets of the city's neighborhoods. They are mostly encapsulated in pipes that sometimes give off a bad smell.
As main causes of pollution, it has been established that the determining factors are the disposal of wastewater and the load of biological and industrial waste, added to the low velocity of the water bodies.
Between the city and the nearby municipalities there are around eight million people. Over the last few years, sanitation plans have been drawn up that seek the recovery of public space in the center of Bogotá.
Some communities have also established assemblies around the rivers. In these, pedagogical activities are carried out.
The intention is to inform people about the current and real situation of the rivers, and the consequences that this situation entails. It even explains how they can help improve the city's environmental conditions.
The 4 main rivers of Bogotá
The most extensive basin is that of Tunjuelo with 80 tributaries. The Salitre basin follows with 48, the Fucha with 31 and the Torca with 19. Other sub-basins add 20 more bodies of water.
1- Tunjuelo River
It is the longest river and whose extensive hydrographic basin crosses Bogotá. It is used to supply water through the Regadera and Chisacá reservoirs.
It is born in the Sumapez páramo and crosses the Fucha, Santa Librada, Yomasa, La Olla del Ramo, Chiguaza, Yerbabuena, El Chuscal, Trumpetas, Limas and Terreros ravines.
2- River Salitre
It is born in the eastern hills. It crosses the ravines of Las Delicias, Los Molinos and El Chicó, among others.
3- Rio Fucha
It is also born in the eastern hills and flows into the Bogotá River. It is channeled in part of its journey.
This river drains the entire sector of the center of Bogotá, part of the southeast and the industrial zone to the west.
When draining the oldest sector of the city, the river is mixed with rainwater and sewage. Due to this, the Fucha River is very polluted.
4- Bogotá River
This river runs from north to south the western sector of Bogotá. It drains the waters of several tributaries, including the Tunjuelo, Salitre and Fucha rivers. Then it finally empties into the Magdalena River.
It is the most polluted river in Bogotá and the one with the most sanitation plans.
References
- Brand, PC, & Prada Ríos, JF (2003). The invention of urban futures: strategies for economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability in the four main cities of Colombia. National university of Colombia. Medellín headquarters.
- The urban rivers of Bogota. (sf). Obtained from Aló: alo.co
- Rola, SD (December 1, 2015). Between rivers and streams Bogotá has 198 bodies of water. Do you know them? Obtained from Cívico: civico.com
- Bogota (sf). Retrieved from Wikipedia: wikipedia.org
- Geography of Bogotá. (sf). Retrieved from Wikipedia: wikipedia.org