Elands River (North West)
The Elands River (Tswana: Kgetleng, Afrikaans: Elandsrivier) is located in the North West Province, South Africa. It is a tributary of the Crocodile River, part of the Limpopo River basin.
| Elands River | |
|---|---|
Location of the Elands River mouth | |
| Etymology | Named after the Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) |
| Native name | Tswana: Kgetleng |
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | North West |
| Cities | Swartruggens, Sun City |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | West of Koster |
| • elevation | 1,650 m (5,410 ft) |
| Mouth | Crocodile River (West) |
• location | Near Vaalkop Dam |
• coordinates | 25°27′51″S 26°45′24″E |
• elevation | 971 m (3,186 ft) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | Koster River, Selons River, Hex River |
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