Katsina Ala River

River Katsina Ala is a river in central Nigeria.It serves as a major tributary of the River Benue in Nigeria. The source of the river is found on the Bamenda highlands in northwestern Cameroon. It flows 320 kilometres (200 mi) northwest in Cameroon, crossing the Nigeria–Cameroon border into Nigeria.[1]

Location

River Katsina Ala is found mainly in Benue State of Nigeria, after crossing the border between Nigeria and Cameroon before emptying its content into the River Benue.

Towns

Katsina Ala is the major town found along the course of river Katsina Ala, but numerous hamlets and villages abound along the river bank.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1572512/Katsina-Ala-River

Coordinates: 7°47′57″N 8°52′32″E / 7.7992°N 8.8756°E / 7.7992; 8.8756

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