Zamfara River

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Zamfara River
Sokoto river basin, Zamfara river to the south
Major rivers of Nigeria
Location of mouth
Location
Country	Nigeria
State	Zamfara
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Sokoto River
• coordinates	11°59′46″N 4°05′25″E / 11.9960°N 4.0904°E / 11.9960; 4.0904
Length	250 km (160 mi)
Basin features
River system	Sokoto River

The Zamfara River is a river in the northern part of Nigeria. Originating in Zamfara State, it runs 250 kilometres (160 mi) west into Kebbi State where it joins with the Sokoto River some 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Birnin Kebbi.^[1]

At its highest point the Zamfara River flows through an area that is 188 metres (617 ft) above sea level. Zamfara River has different names associated with in different region that it flows through. Some of the most common ones include Gulbi Gindi, Gulbi Zamfara, River Zamfara, and River Gindi.^[2]