CINCA

Cinca is a river in northeastern Spain, a left-bank tributary of the Ebro. It rises in the central Pyrenees in the province of Huesca, Aragon, and flows generally southward through the Aragonese regions of La Ribagorza and Bajo Cinca, passing the town of Monzón before joining the Ebro.

The river’s flow is influenced by snowmelt and seasonal rainfall, and its course has been engineered with dams and irrigation infrastructure to support agriculture and, in some parts, hydroelectric power. The Cinca's basin encompasses agricultural plains that rely on its waters for irrigation, as well as urban supply for several municipalities along its lower reaches. Ecologically, the river supports riparian habitats and various fish and bird species, with protected areas protecting sections of its banks.

Historically, the Cinca has shaped settlement and transport in its valley, contributing to the development of towns and agricultural communities in Aragon. Today it remains an important part of the Ebro basin, contributing to regional water management, biodiversity, and the economy of northeastern Spain.

See also

Ebro basin, Rivers of Aragon, Geography of Aragon