Basin size 3,401 km (1,313 sq mi) | Basin area 3,401 km² | |
Discharge Average rate:25.9 mm/a (1.02 in/year) unit runoff | ||
The Insiza River is the principal tributary of the Mzingwane River in Zimbabwe.
Contents
- Map of Insiza Zimbabwe
- Hydrology
- Cities towns and settlements along the river
- Bridges and Crossings
- Development
- References
Map of Insiza, Zimbabwe
It rises near Fort Rixon, Insiza District, and flows into the Mzingwane River near West Nicholson.
Hydrology
The upper reaches of the Insiza River are ephemeral, but below Silalabuhwa Dam, the river flows for two-thirds of the year.
Major tributaries of the Insiza River include the Inkankezi and Siwaze Rivers.
Cities, towns and settlements along the river
The settlements below have are ordered from the beginning of the river to its end:
Bridges and Crossings
There are four main bridges over the Insiza River:
There are also a number of crossing points, including:
Development
In addition to a number of small weirs, there are four dams on the Insiza River:
References
Insiza River Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA