Sanya River (Kilimanjaro) Explained

Sanya River
Source1 Location:Livishi, Siha District
Source1 Coordinates:-3.1614°N 37.0911°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Kilimanjaro Region
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Siha District
Subdivision Type4:Ward
Subdivision Name4:Livishi
River System:Pangani River
Tributaries Left:Fuka River
Tributaries Right:Lawate River

Sanya River (Mto Sanya in Swahili) is located in the northern Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. It begins in Livishi ward in Siha District and eventually drains into Kikuletwa River a tributary of the Pangani River.[1] [2] The river plays an important part of Chagga history in the Chagga kingdom of Siha (Kibongoto).[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sanya River. 2023-05-09.
  2. Part, A. "Tanzania Energy Development and Access Project (TEDAP)." (2005).
  3. Web site: Sanya River profile. 2023-05-10.
  4. Ijumulana, Julian, et al. "Spatial variability of the sources and distribution of fluoride in groundwater of the Sanya alluvial plain aquifers in northern Tanzania." Science of the Total Environment 810 (2022): 152153.
  5. Komakech, Hans C., and Pieter van der Zaag. "Polycentrism and pitfalls: the formation of water users forums in the Kikuletwa catchment, Tanzania." Water International 38.3 (2013): 231-249.

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