Mutum River (Mato Grosso)

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Mutum River
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Bridge over Mutum River near Barão de Melgaço
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Country Brazil
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Mato Grosso state
Mouth  
  coordinates
16°19′S55°49′W / 16.317°S 55.817°W / -16.317; -55.817 Coordinates: 16°19′S55°49′W / 16.317°S 55.817°W / -16.317; -55.817

The Mutum River is a river of Mato Grosso state in western Brazil.

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