Branco River (Acre)

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  location Acre state

Branco River (engl. White River) is a river of Acre state in western Brazil. The capital of Acre, Rio Branco, is on this river. The river flows into the Acre River.

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Coordinates: 10°02′30″S67°51′46″W / 10.0416°S 67.8629°W / -10.0416; -67.8629