Ecosystem Reference
Ecosystem Ruvuma
Type River (basin)
Salinity freshwater
Other Names Rovuma
Location
Southeast Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi, East Africa 10° S 16° S - 34° E 41° E
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River Length 760 km Area Drainage Area 166500
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Description Rises at the Matagoro Mountains, Southeast Tanzania. Flows eastward to the Indian Ocean. Forms boundary between Tanzania and Mozambique at 32 km north of Cape Delgado for 650 km from the coast. Chief tributaries: Lugenda, Lucheringo, Likonde, Muhuwesi and Lumesule rivers. Passes over small cataracts and thus navigable only by small craft up to the Upinda Rapids, 100 km inland. Includes: Macanga, Lake Amaramba, Lake Chiuta, Lake Chilwa
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