Vals River
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The Vals River (Afrikaans: Valsrivier) is a tributary of the Vaal River in the Free State, South Africa. It is a strong seasonal river.
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Vals River Valsrivier | |
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Etymology | Translated into Afrikaans from its Khoekhoe name Enta, Nta or Entaap, meaning 'false or treacherous river'; possibly referring to unexpected depths in its stream bed or to changes in its course during floods.[1] |
Native name | Enta (Khoekhoe) |
Location | |
Country | South Africa |
Region | Free State |
Cities | Lindley, Kroonstad |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | East of Paul Roux, West of Bethlehem, South Africa |
• coordinates | 28.29°S 28.21°E / -28.29; 28.21 |
• elevation | 1,880 m (6,170 ft) |
Mouth | Vaal River |
• location | Confluence with the Vaal River near Balkfontein, South Africa |
• coordinates | 27.388°S 26.516°E / -27.388; 26.516 |
• elevation | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
Basin size | 7,870 km2 (3,040 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Tributaries | |
• left | Blomspruit |
• right | Liebenbergstroom |
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This river of the Middle Vaal System is a good place for fishing, especially the local Largemouth Yellowfish.[2]