River Kafu is a
river
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in
Uganda
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, in
East Africa
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. On some older maps, the river is labelled as River Kabi.
Location
The Kafu River is located in the western part of
Uganda
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. It starts from a swamp approximately , northeast of the village of Kitoma, in
Kibaale District
Kibaale District, is a Districts of Uganda, district in the Western Region, Uganda, Western Region of Uganda. The district headquarters are in the town of Kibaale.
Location
Kibaale District is bordered by Hoima District to the north, Kyankwanz ...
,
Western Uganda
The Western Region of Uganda is one of four regions in the country of Uganda
Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west ...
. It flows eastwards at first, then it turns north, to empty into the
Victoria Nile
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...
, approximately , upstream of the town of
Masindi Port, in
Masindi District
Masindi District is a Districts of Uganda, district in Western Region, Uganda, Western Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Masindi, the location of the district headquarters.
Location
Masindi District ...
, also in Western Uganda.
The source of River Kafu is located near Kitoma, with coordinates: Latitude:1.1500; Longitude:31.0820. River Kafu enters the
Victoria Nile
The White Nile ( ') is a river in Africa, the minor of the two main tributary, tributaries of the Nile, the larger being the Blue Nile. The name "White" comes from the clay sediment carried in the water that changes the water to a pale color.
...
near
Masindi Port, with coordinates: Latitude:1.6475; Longitude:32.0945. On its course eastwards, northeastwards and northwards, the river traverses or forms the borders of the following districts :
Kibaale District
Kibaale District, is a Districts of Uganda, district in the Western Region, Uganda, Western Region of Uganda. The district headquarters are in the town of Kibaale.
Location
Kibaale District is bordered by Hoima District to the north, Kyankwanz ...
,
Hoima District
Hoima District is a Districts of Uganda, district in Western Region, Uganda, Western Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its main municipal centre, Hoima.
Location
Hoima District is bordered by Buliisa District to th ...
,
Kyankwanzi District
Kyankwanzi District is the westernmost district in the Central Region of Uganda and Buganda Kingdom, bordering Bunyoro. The district headquarters are in Butemba Town.
Geography
The Kyankwanzi District borders Nakaseke District to the east acro ...
,
Nakaseke District
Nakaseke District is a Districts of Uganda, district in Central Region, Uganda, Central Uganda. It is named after Nakaseke, the largest town in the district. However, the district headquarters are located at Butalangu.
Location
Nakaseke District ...
,
Nakasongola District
Nakasongola District is the northernmost district of the Central Region of Uganda. The town of Nakasongola is the site of the district's administrative headquarters.
Location
Nakasongola District is bordered by Apac District to the north-wes ...
and
Masindi District
Masindi District is a Districts of Uganda, district in Western Region, Uganda, Western Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Masindi, the location of the district headquarters.
Location
Masindi District ...
.
Overview
The swamp, out of which River Kafu arises, is also transversed by another river system called
River Nkusi. River Nkusi however, arises elsewhere and passes through the said swamp and flows westwards to empty into
Lake Albert, along the International border between
Uganda
Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the ...
and the
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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. At its source, River Kafu is an altitude of approximately . At its point of entry into
River Nile
The Nile (also known as the Nile River or River Nile) is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile is the longest river in Africa. It has historically been considered the longest river i ...
, the altitude is approximately .
The length of River Kafu is approximately , from source to end.
Map Showing Kitoma And Masindi Port With Distance Marker
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External links
Rivers and Lakes of Uganda
See also
* Lake Albert
*Victoria Nile
The White Nile ( ') is a river in Africa, the minor of the two main tributary, tributaries of the Nile, the larger being the Blue Nile. The name "White" comes from the clay sediment carried in the water that changes the water to a pale color.
...
* Masindi Port
* River Ayago
References
Kafu
Kibaale District
Hoima District
Kyankwanzi District
Nakaseke District
Nakasongola District
Masindi District
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