| Matlabas River | |
|---|---|
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  Location of the Matlabas River mouth | |
| Etymology | Meaning "sandy river" in the Tswana language[1] |
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| State | Limpopo Province |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Waterberg Massif |
| • elevation | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Limpopo River, South Africa/Botswana border |
• coordinates | 23°41′45″S 26°59′53″E / 23.69583°S 26.99806°E |
• elevation | 844 m (2,769 ft) |
| Basin size | 3,448 km2 (1,331 sq mi) |
The Matlabas River is a river in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It is a tributary of the Limpopo River. The river's catchment area comprises 3,448 square kilometers.[2] The entire catchment area of the river is located within the Waterberg District Municipality.
Course
The Matlabas has its source in the western part of the Waterberg Massif within the area of the Marakele National Park.[3] After leaving the mountains it flows roughly northwestwards across the Lowveld until it joins the right bank of the Limpopo River.
Although it is a perennial river, the Matlabas is highly subject to seasonal variations, thus its runoff is very variable.[4] Its main tributary is the Mamba River.[5]
See also
References
External links
Media related to Matlabas River at Wikimedia Commons- Water Resource Quality Situation Assessment
- South Africa: Limpopo: Lephalale
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