Mthatha River
Template:Geobox Mthatha River or Umtata River (Xhosa: 'mtathe Bawo) is a river in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. The river flows into the Indian Ocean in an estuary located near Coffee Bay. The Mthatha river flows in a southeastern direction and is approximately 250 km long with a catchment area of 2,600 km². It is named after Mthatha Town (Umtata).[1]
Its main tributaries are the Ngqungqu River and the Cicira River.[2]
The Mthatha River marks the southern limit of the Pondoland region.[3]
Dams
Presently this river is part of the Mzimvubu to Keiskamma Water Management Area.[4]
See also
- List of rivers of South Africa
- List of estuaries of South Africa
- List of dams and reservoirs in South Africa
References
External links
- The Ecological Health of the Mthatha River
- 180° view of Mthatha River Mouth
- Invasive alien plants along Mthatha river
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