Mazafran River
The Mazafran River is a river, with an estuary,[1] in Algeria, North Africa.[2]
About 24 kilometres (15 mi) in length, the river passes through an area covered in woodlands, and some evidence of the Roman land ownership patterns are still discernable.[3] The river, which flows into the Mediterranean, forms part of the border of the wilaya of Tipaza.
It is created by the confluence of the and the ,[4] and although not navigable, has been used traditionally for irrigation.[5]
Mazafran River near Koléa
Oued Mazafran from the air.
References[]
- ^ Estruary of river Mazafran in Geological structure and mineral resources of Algeria.
- ^ Fernand Braudel, The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II, Volume 2 (University of California Press, 1995) , p63.
- ^ The Mediterranean Medina: International Seminar.
- ^ Statistical Society (Great Britain), Journal of the Statistical Society of London, Volume 2 (Statistical Society., 1839)
- ^ Journal of the Statistical Society of London, Volume 2 (Statistical Society., 1839).
Coordinates: 36°41′54″N 2°48′11″E / 36.6984°N 2.8030°E
Categories:
- Rivers of Algeria
- Bodies of water of Algeria
- Landforms of Algeria
- Africa river stubs
- Algeria geography stubs