| Toyo River 豊川 | |
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 Toyo River in 2019 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| State | Honshu |
| Region | Aichi |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Mount Takanosu (Kitashitara District, Aichi) |
| • elevation | 1,152 m (3,780 ft) |
| Mouth | Mikawa Bay |
• coordinates | 34°46′31″N137°19′14″E / 34.7753°N 137.3205°E Coordinates: 34°46′31″N137°19′14″E / 34.7753°N 137.3205°E |
| Length | 77 km (48 mi) |
| Basin size | 724 km2 (280 sq mi) |
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