Zamfara River
River in Zamfara, Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Zamfara River is a river in the northern part of Nigeria. Originating in Zamfara State, it runs 250 kilometres (160 mi) west into Kebbi State where it joins with the Sokoto River some 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Birnin Kebbi.[1]
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Zamfara River | |
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Location | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Zamfara |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | Sokoto River |
• coordinates | 11°59′46″N 4°05′25″E |
Length | 250 km (160 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | Sokoto River |
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At its highest point the Zamfara River flows through an area that is 188 metres (617 ft) above sea level. Zamfara River has different names associated with in different region that it flows through. Some of the most common ones include Gulbi Gindi, Gulbi Zamfara, River Zamfara, and River Gindi.[2]