| Roncador River | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Native name | Rio Roncador (Portuguese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Chapada dos Guimarães, MT |
• coordinates | 15°02′10″S55°30′48″W / 15.036127°S 55.513384°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Manso River |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Casca River |
The Roncador River (Portuguese : Rio Roncador) is a river of the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. It is a tributary of the Manso River.
The Casca River joins the Roncador River in an arm of the Manso Dam. [1]
Cuiabá is the capital city and the largest city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It is located near the geographical centre of South America and also forms the metropolitan area of Mato Grosso, along with the neighbouring town of Várzea Grande. The city's name is an indigenous Bororo word meaning 'arrow-fishing', The city was founded in 1719, during the gold rush, and it has been the state capital since 1818. The city is a trading centre for an extensive cattle-raising and agricultural area. The capital is among the fastest-growing cities in Brazil, followed by the growth of agribusiness in Mato Grosso, despite the recession that is affecting Brazilian industries. Cuiabá was one of the host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Chapada dos Guimarães is a municipality located in central Brazil, 62 km from the city of Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso State. It is home to the Chapada dos Guimarães National Park. Outside this town is the geographic center of South America.
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