Pontax River

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Pontax River
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Lake Champion
  coordinates 51°39′57″N76°16′17″W / 51.66583°N 76.27139°W / 51.66583; -76.27139
Mouth  
  location
James Bay
  coordinates
51°35′55″N78°48′54″W / 51.59861°N 78.81500°W / 51.59861; -78.81500 Coordinates: 51°35′55″N78°48′54″W / 51.59861°N 78.81500°W / 51.59861; -78.81500
Length210 km (130 mi)
Basin size8,133 km2 (3,140 sq mi) [1]

The Pontax River is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into James Bay just north of Rupert River

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