Megaruma River

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The Megaruma River in northern Mozambique (center right)

The Megaruma is a river of northeastern Mozambique, flowing through Ancuabe District. It has its source to the northeast in Mount Mecumba. [1] A bridge was built over the river in 1954. [2]

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References

  1. Indian Forest Records: Silviculture. 1947.
  2. Board of Trade Journal. H.M. Stationery Office. January 1954.