Mthatha River


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 km². It is named after Mthatha Town.
Its main tributaries are the Ngqungqu River and the Cicira River.
The Mthatha River marks the southern limit of the Pondoland region.

Dams

Presently this river is part of the Mzimvubu to Keiskamma Water Management Area.