Kariega River

Kariega River
Tyelerha, Karuiga, Karuka
Kariega River is located in South Africa
Kariega River
Location of the Kariega River's mouth
Location
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceEastern Cape
TownsKenton-on-Sea
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationEastern Cape, South Africa
MouthIndian Ocean
 • location
Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South Africa
 • coordinates
33°40′56″S 26°41′00″E / 33.68222°S 26.68333°E / -33.68222; 26.68333
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length138 km (86 mi)
Basin size685 km2 (264 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • locationKenton-on-Sea

The Kariega River (Afrikaans: Kariegarivier) is located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The river begins 24 kilometers west of Grahamstown and is characterized by its intermittent flow. It empties into the Indian Ocean through an estuary.[1]