Danto River

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Danto River
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The Danto River or Río Danto is a river whose mouth comes out on the western side of La Ceiba, Honduras. [1] [2]

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  1. Pobladores temen que se desborde el río Danto
  2. Analizan generar energía hídrica en el río Danto

Coordinates: 15°46′26″N89°49′18″W / 15.7739°N 89.8217°W / 15.7739; -89.8217

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