Balsas, Rio
(BAHL-sahs), river,
c.450 mi/724 km long, rising in the state of
Puebla, E central Mexico. One of Mexico's longest rivers, flows in a
curve from S to NW through Puebla and Guerreros, where it waters
a fertile valley, to Michoacan, forming most of the
boundary bet. the last 2 states. Then it turns SW, passing through a
hot, dry region before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. Upper course is
known as the Rio Mescala. Lower course is dammed to form
Infiernillo Reservoir (Presa Infiernillo).
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