Yewa River

The Yewa River is a trans-boundary river between Republic of Benin and Nigeria, running along the Bight of Benin; at one point it crosses the border between the two countries.[1] Other variants of the name are Yeoua, Yewa, Yéoua, and Yéwa. Its elevation is sea level.[2] The Yewa's major sources are the Atan and Ilaro rivers. The Yewa empties into Badagry Creek which empties, in turn, into Lagos Harbor.

Yewa River
Yeoua, Yewa, Yéoua, Yéwa
Location
CountryNigeria, Benin
CitiesAtan, Ilaro, Ado-Odo, Apamu, Igunnu Akabo, Badagry
Physical characteristics
MouthAtlantic Ocean
 • location
Yewa Lagoon, Nigeria

The river is in a West African tropical climate zone and is an important source of fishing for local inhabitants. An important aspect of the local fishing is the blue crab (Callinectes amnicola). In addition to fishing, the river is an important factor in logging and sand mining operations. Some of the plants that inhabit the river and its banks are sedges (such as Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus papyrus, and Paspalum vaginatum) and palms (such as Pandanus candelabrum, Raphia hookeri, and Phoenix reclinata).

References
  1. "International Boundary Study, No. 91 – October 15, 1969, Benin (Dahomey) – Nigeria Boundary" (PDF). U.S. Department of State. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
  2. "River Yewa". Geoview.info. Archived from the original on February 9, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.

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