Prieto River (Ponce, Puerto Rico)

Prieto River (Ponce, Puerto Rico)
Map showing the location of Río Prieto among the other rivers in the municipality. The area in pink represents the urban zone of the city
Location
CommonwealthPuerto Rico
MunicipalityPonce
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBarrio Anón
  coordinates18°08′38″N 66°36′29″W / 18.1438485°N 66.6079505°W / 18.1438485; -66.6079505
  elevation3,920 feet (1,190 m)
Mouth 
  location
Rio Cerrillos
  elevation
1,381 feet (421 m)
Length4 km (2.5 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBarrio Anón only
River systemRío Bucaná
Tributaries 
  leftQuebrada Rosales
Río Blanco

Prieto River is a river in the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is located in the northeastern area of the municipality. Forming at an altitude of 3,920 feet (1,190 m), Río Prieto originates at the second highest point of any river in the municipality after Río Inabon. It empties into Río Cerrillos. Together with Río Blanco, Río Prieto is one of the two rivers in Ponce with mouths at the highest elevation (both at 1,381 feet (421 m)). This river is one of the 14 rivers in the municipality.