The Nahoon River (Xhosa: Nxaruni) is situated in the city of East London on the east coast of South Africa.

Nahoon River
Nahoon River is located in Eastern Cape
Nahoon River
Location of the Nahoon River mouth
Nahoon River is located in South Africa
Nahoon River
Nahoon River (South Africa)
Nahoon River is located in Africa
Nahoon River
Nahoon River (Africa)
Native nameNxaruni (Xhosa)
Location
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceEastern Cape
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Main PlaceEast London
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationEastern Cape, South Africa
 • elevation1,500 m (4,900 ft)
MouthIndian Ocean
 • location
East London, South Africa
 • coordinates
32°59′S 27°57′E / 32.983°S 27.950°E / -32.983; 27.950
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)

Geography

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It is to the east of the Buffalo River harbour, and is to the west of Gonubie River. The suburb of Nahoon is on its west bank and Beacon Bay is on the east bank. It flows through an estuary and Africa's southernmost mangrove forest into the Indian Ocean. Its mouth is located near Nahoon Reef which is a famous surfing spot and is also known for attacks by great white sharks.

Water management

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The Nahoon Dam supplies some of the water for the city of East London. Presently this river is part of the Mzimvubu to Keiskama Water Management Area.[1]

Ecology

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There is a small population of the endangered Eastern Province rocky (Sandelia bainsii) in the Nahoon river.[2]

See also

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References

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