Dwangwa River (center left)

The Dwangwa River is a river in Malawi, which flows into Lake Malawi. Its source is in the Kasungu National Park, in Malawi's central plateau. It flows north-easterly from this plateau through an ancient valley. The river's mouth flows out of a more recently cut gorge, into the lake.[1] It also flows through the Bana Swamp. Its length is approximately 100 miles (160 km).[1]

The river is used both for irrigation and the generation of hydroelectric power.[2] It is a fishing river, with prawns found in the river.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Dwangwa River Encyclopædia Britannica, Accessed November 2006
  2. ↑ sends axial flow pumps to Malawi World Pumps, 2005. Accessed November 2006
  3. ↑ Source Book for the inland fishery resources of Africa, volume 1 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Accessed November 2006

12°31′S 34°12′E / 12.517°S 34.200°E / -12.517; 34.200


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