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River in southwestern Ethiopia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Gebba (or Geba) is a river of southwestern Ethiopia. It is a tributary of the Baro River, which is created at the confluence of the Gebba and the Birbir at latitude and longitude 8°14′28″N 34°57′39″E. The river is the planned site for the twin Gebba Hydro electric power dams.
Gebba River | |
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Location | |
Country | Ethiopia |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Gebba River |
• location | Acchiscio, Ethiopia |
• coordinates | 7°47′13″N 35°50′38″E |
• elevation | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) |
Mouth | Baro River |
• location | Seriti, Ethiopia |
• coordinates | 8°14′28″N 34°57′39″E |
• elevation | 557 m (1,827 ft) |
Length | 1,234 km (767 mi) |
Basin size | 4,689 km2 (1,810 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Baro River → Sobat River → White Nile → Nile → Mediterranean Sea |
River system | Nile |
The Gebba River Dam is to be constructed near the border of Jimma and Illubabur zones of Oromia State.[1] The project agreement was signed on Monday September 8, 2014 as a joint venture between the Ethiopian Government, through the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo), and the Chinese firms SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited and Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC).[2] Construction costs are estimated to be $583 million and take four and half years across two phases. 80% of financing will be through Exim Bank of China and the remaining 20% through the Ethiopian government.[2] The dam will produce an estimated 391MW of electricity.[3]
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