The Cerquilla River is a right

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of the Cega River in Spain. Its approximately 30 km of route runs through the north of the

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Route

The Cerquilla River begins in the municipality of Fuentepiñel, then later crosses the south of the municipality of

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, separates Cozuelos de Fuentidueña from Olombrada, then enters the municipality of Perosillo, where it meets with the Cagarroñas stream. After meeting with Cagarroñas, it crosses the urban area of

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and, approaching the last kilometers of its route, enters

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through , where it meets with the Mondajos stream and begins to mark the border of the Mar de Pinares. In the La Vega area, next to the Pradillos stream, it borders the area.

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* Rivers of Spain Rivers of Castile and León Segovia Tributaries of the Douro River {{Spain-river-stub