Matlabas River

Matlabas River
River
Name origin: Meaning "sandy river" in the Tswana language[1]
Country South Africa
State Limpopo Province
Source Waterberg Massif
 - elevation 1,700 m (5,577 ft)
Mouth
 - location Limpopo River, South Africa/Botswana border
 - elevation 844 m (2,769 ft)
 - coordinates ZA 23°41′45″S 26°59′53″E / 23.69583°S 26.99806°E / -23.69583; 26.99806Coordinates: ZA 23°41′45″S 26°59′53″E / 23.69583°S 26.99806°E / -23.69583; 26.99806
Basin 3,448 km2 (1,331 sq mi)
Location of the Matlabas River mouth

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

  1. ↑ Transvaal Indigenous Place Names
  2. ↑ Major rivers and streams within the Limpopo River Basin
  3. ↑ The Marakele Contractual National Park
  4. ↑ Waterberg District Environmental Management Network
  5. ↑ Limpopo WMA 1


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