Kotto River

The Kotto River (or Koto River) is a tributary of the Oubangui River in the Central African Republic.

Kotto River
Location
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureHaute-Kotto, Basse-Kotto
Physical characteristics
MouthKotto River
  location
Bria
  coordinates
4.2314°N 22.0378°E / 4.2314; 22.0378
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftKawadjia, Pipi, Ndji, Boungou

Its source is on the border between the Central African Republic and Sudan. It flows generally north-east to south-west for 640 km (400 mi) past Bria, joining the Ubangi River 100 km (60 mi) east of Mobaye. The river separates the Tondou Massif from the Mongos chain to the north. There are several rapids along its course.[1]

The Kotto River gives its name to two of the Central African Republic's sixteen prefectures, Haute-Kotto and Basse-Kotto.

References

  1. "Kotto River | river, north-central Africa | Britannica.com". britannica.com. Retrieved 2017-03-26.


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