2°12′N 102°15′E / 2.200°N 102.250°E
Malacca River | |
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Native name | Sungai Melaka (Malay) |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Tampin River |
• location | Kampung Orek, Tampin District, Negeri Sembilan |
2nd source | Batang Melaka River |
• location | Batang Melaka, Jasin District, Malacca |
Source confluence | |
• location | Gadek, Alor Gajah District, Malacca |
Mouth | Strait 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.