Jong River

The Jong or Taia river is a river flowing through Sierra Leone. It passes by the city of Mattru Jong,[2] and flows into the Atlantic Ocean via some deltas.[3]

Jong
Taia
Map of Sierra Leone with Jong River.
Location
CountrySierra Leone
ProvinceEastern, Southern
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationConfluence of the Pampana River and Teye River
  coordinates8.3907°N 11.9973°W / 8.3907; -11.9973
  elevation63 m (207 ft)
MouthSherbro River (Atlantic Ocean)
  coordinates
7.5540°N 12.3546°W / 7.5540; -12.3546
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length249 km (155 mi)
Basin size8,288 km2 (3,200 sq mi)[1]
Discharge 
  locationNear mouth
  average(Period: 1971–2000) 477 m3/s (16,800 cu ft/s)[1]
Basin features
River systemJong River
Tributaries 
  leftBende Creek, Yaigini Creek

References

  1. "North Africa-West Coast".
  2. "Sierra Leone Web - Village Names".
  3. West Africa Topographical Maps, Series N504, 1:250,000, U.S. Army Map Service, 1955


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