Kariega River

The Kariega River (Afrikaans: Kariegarivier) is located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The river begins 24 kilometers west of Grahamstown and is characterized by its intermittent flow. It empties into the Indian Ocean through an estuary.

Kariega River
Tyelerha, Karuiga, Karuka
Location of the Kariega River's mouth
Location
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceEastern Cape
TownsKenton-on-Sea
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationEastern Cape, South Africa
MouthIndian Ocean
  location
Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  coordinates
33°40′56″S 26°41′00″E
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length138 km (86 mi)
Basin size685 km2 (264 sq mi)
Discharge 
  locationKenton-on-Sea
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