Mwaru River

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Mwaru River
Location
Country Tanzania
Region Singida Region
Physical characteristics
Source 
  coordinates 4°49′0″S34°2′59″E / 4.81667°S 34.04972°E / -4.81667; 34.04972
  elevation1,218 m (3,996 ft)
Mouth Lake Kitangiri

The Mwaru River is a river in the Singida Region in Tanzania. [1] The river is part of the Sibiti River basin which enters Lake Kitangiri.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Mwaru River, Singida Region, Tanzania". Mindat.org.