River Kafu is a
river in
Uganda, in
East Africa
East Africa, Eastern Africa, or East of Africa, is the eastern subregion of the African continent. In the United Nations Statistics Division scheme of geographic regions, 10-11-(16*) territories make up Eastern Africa:
Due to the historical ...
. On some older maps, the river is labelled as River Kabi.
Location
The Kafu River is located in the western part of
Uganda. It starts from a swamp approximately , northeast of the village of Kitoma, in
Kibaale District
Kibaale District, is a district in the Western Region of Uganda. The district headquarters are in the town of Kibaale.
Location
Kibaale District is bordered by Hoima District to the north, Kyankwanzi District to the north-east, Mubende District ...
,
Western Uganda
The Western Region of Uganda is one of four regions in the country of Uganda. As of Uganda's 2014 census, the Western region's population was .
Districts
As of 2010, the Western Region contained 26 districts:
Geography
The Western Region ...
. It flows eastwards at first, then it turns north, to empty into the
Victoria Nile
The White Nile ( ar, النيل الأبيض ') is a river in Africa, one of the two main tributaries of the Nile, the other being the Blue Nile. The name comes from the clay sediment carried in the water that changes the water to a pale color. ...
, approximately , upstream of the town of
Masindi Port
Masindi Port is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. The name also applied to the sub-county, where the own sits and forms the sub-county headquarters.
Location
Masindi Port is located in Kiryandongo District in the Western Region of Uga ...
, in
Masindi District
Masindi District is a district in 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 is bordered by Nwoya District to the north, ...
, 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 ( ar, النيل الأبيض ') is a river in Africa, one of the two main tributaries of the Nile, the other being the Blue Nile. The name comes from the clay sediment carried in the water that changes the water to a pale color. ...
near
Masindi Port
Masindi Port is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. The name also applied to the sub-county, where the own sits and forms the sub-county headquarters.
Location
Masindi Port is located in Kiryandongo District in the Western Region of Uga ...
, 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 district in the Western Region of Uganda. The district headquarters are in the town of Kibaale.
Location
Kibaale District is bordered by Hoima District to the north, Kyankwanzi District to the north-east, Mubende District ...
,
Hoima District
Hoima District is a district in 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 the north, Masindi District to the northeast, Kyan ...
,
Kyankwanzi District
Kyankwanzi District is the northernmost district in the Buganda 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 acr ...
,
Nakaseke District
Nakaseke District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after Nakaseke, the largest town in the district. However, the district headquarters are located at Butalangu.
Location
Nakaseke District is bordered by Nakasongola District to the ...
,
Nakasongola District
Nakasongola District is a district in 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-west, Amolatar Dist ...
and
Masindi District
Masindi District is a district in 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 is bordered by Nwoya District to the north, ...
.
Overview
The swamp, out of which River Kafu arises, is also transversed by another river system called
River Nkusi
The Nkusi River is in the Bunyoro sub-region, in the Western Region of Uganda.
Location
The Nkusi River begins in the hills west of the town of Kakumiro in the Kakumiro District. It flows in a north-westerly direction to enter a swamp near the ...
. 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 and the
Democratic Republic of the Congo. At its source, River Kafu is an altitude of approximately . At its point of entry into
River Nile, 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 ( ar, النيل الأبيض ') is a river in Africa, one of the two main tributaries of the Nile, the other being the Blue Nile. The name comes from the clay sediment carried in the water that changes the water to a pale color. ...
*Masindi Port
Masindi Port is a town in the Western Region of Uganda. The name also applied to the sub-county, where the own sits and forms the sub-county headquarters.
Location
Masindi Port is located in Kiryandongo District in the Western Region of Uga ...
References
Kafu
Kibaale District
Hoima District
Kyankwanzi District
Nakaseke District
Nakasongola District
Masindi District
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