{"id":2961,"date":"2023-03-15T08:25:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T07:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=2961"},"modified":"2023-03-15T08:25:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T07:25:57","slug":"where-is-thesource-of-the-amazon-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/where-is-thesource-of-the-amazon-river\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is thesource of the amazon river?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by discharge volume of water, and by far the largest river in South America. It is approximately 6,400 km (4,000 mi) long, as measured from the mouth of the Marañón River in Peru, which is generally considered to be the source of the mainstem of the Amazon.<\/p>\n

The source of the Amazon River is in the Peruvian Andes.<\/p>\n

What is the main source of Amazon River? <\/h2>\n

In 1935, Lake Vilafro was identified as the main source of the Amazon River. The lake is located at an altitude of 4,674 metres (15,335 ft) and has a surface area of approximately 15,203 square kilometres (5,880 sq mi).<\/p>\n

The Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world and is an important waterway for trade and transportation. The river system is also home to a diverse array of plant and animal life.<\/p>\n

What is the source and mouth of the Amazon river <\/h3>\n