Yewa River

The Yewa River is a river in Nigeria, running along the border with Benin, at one point it becomes the border between the two countries. Other variants of the name are Yeoua, Yewa, Yéoua, and Yéwa. Its elevation is sea level. The river is situated within a West African tropical climate zone, and is an important source of fishing for local inhabitants. An important aspect of the local fishing is the Blue crab (Callinectes amnicola). In addition to fishing, the river is an important factor in logging and sand mining operations. The Yewa's major sources are the Atan and Ilaro rivers. Some of the plants which inhabit the river and its banks are: sedges such as Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus papyrus, and Paspalum vaginatum; and palms such as Pandanus candelabrum, Raphia hookeri, and Phoenix reclinata. The Yewa empties into Badagry Creek which empties in turn into Lagos Harbor.