Malacca River

2°12′N 102°15′E / 2.200°N 102.250°E / 2.200; 102.250

Malacca River
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Native nameSungai Melaka (Malay)
Physical characteristics
SourceTampin River
 • locationKampung Orek, Tampin District, Negeri Sembilan
2nd sourceBatang Melaka River
 • locationBatang Melaka, Jasin District, Malacca
Source confluence 
 • locationGadek, Alor Gajah District, Malacca
MouthStrait of Malacca
 • location
Malacca City, Melaka Tengah District, Malacca

The Malacca River (Malay: Sungai Melaka) is a river in Malaysia which flows through the middle of the state of Malacca. It was a vital trade route during the heyday of Malacca Sultanate in the 15th century.