Dwangwa River

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The Dwangwa River in Malawi is a tributary river for Lake Nyasa. It flows for approximately 100 miles (160 km).[1]

The river's source is in the Kasungu National Park, in Malawi's central plateau. It flows north-easterly from this plateau through an ancient valley. The river's mouth flows out of a more recently cut gorge, into the Lake.[1]It also flows through the Bana Swamp

The Dwangwa River is used both for irrigation and the generation of hydroelectric power.[2] It is a fishing river, with prawns found in the river. [3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Dwangwa River Encyclopedia Britannica, Accessed November 2006
  2. ^ sends axial flow pumps to Malawi World Pumps, 2005. Accessed November 2006
  3. ^ Source Book for the inland fishery resources of Africa, volume 1 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Accessed November 2006

Coordinates: 12°31′S 34°12′E / 12.517°S 34.2°E / -12.517; 34.2

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