The Kotto River (or Koto River) is a tributary of the Oubangui River in the Central African Republic.

Kotto River
Kotto River is located in Central African Republic
Kotto River
Location
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureHaute-Kotto, Basse-Kotto
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Toussoro, Bongo Massif
MouthUbangi River
 • location
near Mobaye
 • coordinates
4°13′53″N 22°02′16″E / 4.2314°N 22.0378°E / 4.2314; 22.0378
Length882 km
Basin size78400 km2[1]
Discharge 
 • locationKembe
 • average447 m3/s[1]
 • minimum77 m3/s[1]
 • maximum1460 m3/s[1]
Basin features
ProgressionUbangi RiverCongo RiverAtlantic Ocean
River systemCongo River
Tributaries 
 • leftKawadjia, Pipi, Ndji, Boungou

Its source is on the south side of the Bongo Massif, near Mount Toussoro on the border between the Central African Republic and Sudan. It flows generally north-east to south-west for 640 km (400 mi) past Bria, joining the Ubangi River 100 km (60 mi) east of Mobaye. The river separates the Tondou Massif from the Mongos chain to the north. There are several rapids along its course.[2]

The Kotto River gives its name to two of the Central African Republic's sixteen prefectures, Haute-Kotto and Basse-Kotto.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d GRDC station information for Kembe
  2. ^ "Kotto River | river, north-central Africa | Britannica.com". britannica.com. Retrieved 2017-03-26.