Largest Rivers By Basin Area
Note: The rivers are ordered by their drainage basin area within Chile.
| Rank | Name | Basin area | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loa River | 33,570 km² | 440 km | |
| Baker River | 26,726 km² | 170 km | |
| Bío-Bío River | 24,264 km² | 380 km | |
| Maule River | 20,600 km² | 240 km | |
| Bueno River | 15,367 km² | 130 km | |
| Maipo River | 15,304 km² | 250 km | |
| Pascua River | 14,760 km² | 62 km | |
| Rapel River1 | 13,695 km² | 167 km | |
| Imperial River | 12.763 km² | 55 km | |
| Limarí River | 11,800 km² | 64 km | |
| Aysén River | 11,427 km² | 26 km | |
| Copiapó River | 11,400 km² | 162 km | |
| Itata River | 11,294 km² | 140 km | |
| Valdivia River2 | 10,275 km² | 140 km |
Notes:
- 1The length in the list is that of the tributary Tinguiririca River
- 2The length in the list is the sum of Valdivia and Cruces River. The length of the proper Valdivia River is 15 km.
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