Mthatha River or Umtata River () is a river in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. The river flows into the Indian Ocean in an estuary located near Coffee Bay. The Mthatha river flows in a southeastern direction and is approximately 250 km long with a catchment area of 2,600 km. Mthatha Town (Umtata) is named after it.Mthatha River System - 2008
Its main tributaries are the Ngqungqu River and the Cicira River.Mzimbuvu to Keiskamma WMA 12
The Mthatha River marks the southern limit of the Pondoland region.Contributions to the ecology of Maputaland, Southern Africa
Dams Presently this river is part of the Mzimvubu to Keiskamma Water Management Area.Is there a role for traditional governance systems in South Africa's new water management regime? Mthatha Dam Mabeleni Dam
See also List of rivers of South Africa List of estuaries of South Africa List of dams and reservoirs in South Africa
References
External links The Ecological Health of the Mthatha River 180° view of Mthatha River Mouth Invasive alien plants along Mthatha river