Gamtoos River
River in the Eastern Cape, South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gamtoos River or Gamptoos River is a river in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It is formed by the confluence of the Kouga River and the Groot River and is approximately 645 kilometres (401 mi) long [citation needed] with a catchment area of 34,635 square kilometres (13,373 sq mi).[1]
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Gamtoos River Gamtoosrivier | |
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Etymology | Probably derived from a Khoikhoi clan whose name was given by early Dutch settlers as "Gamtousch" |
Location | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Eastern Cape |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | _ |
Source confluence | Kouga River / Groot River |
• coordinates | 33°44′45″S 24°36′55″E |
• elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• location | St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
• coordinates | 33°58′8.75″S 25°1′58.08″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Length | 645 km (401 mi) |
Basin size | 34,635 km2 (13,373 sq mi) |
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