| Jucurucu River | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Minas Gerais state |
| Mouth | Atlantic Ocean |
• location | Bahia state |
• coordinates | 17°23′S39°12′W / 17.383°S 39.200°W Coordinates: 17°23′S39°12′W / 17.383°S 39.200°W |
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