Jong River
Taia River
Map of Sierra Leone with Jong River.
Location
CountrySierra Leone
ProvinceEastern, Southern
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationConfluence of the Pampana River and Teye River
  coordinates8°23′27″N 11°59′50″W / 8.3907°N 11.9973°W / 8.3907; -11.9973
  elevation63 m (207 ft)
MouthSherbro River (Atlantic Ocean)
  coordinates
7°33′14″N 12°21′17″W / 7.5540°N 12.3546°W / 7.5540; -12.3546
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length249 km (155 mi)
Basin size7,500 km2 (2,900 sq mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftBende Creek, Yaigini Creek

The Jong or Taia river is a river flowing through Sierra Leone. It passes by the city of Mattru Jong,[1] and flows into the Atlantic Ocean via some deltas.[2]

References

  1. "Sierra Leone Web - Village Names".
  2. West Africa Topographical Maps, Series N504, 1:250,000, U.S. Army Map Service, 1955


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