| São Marcos River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Goiás state |
| Mouth | |
• location | Paranaíba River |
The São Marcos River (Portuguese, Rio São Marcos [1] ) is a river of Goiás state in central Brazil. It is a tributary of the Paranaíba River, which it joins in the reservoir created by Emborcação Dam.
Coordinates: 18°14′44″S47°36′44″W / 18.24556°S 47.61222°W [2]
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