Gourits River

Gourits River (Afrikaans: Gouritsrivier), sometimes spelled 'Gouritz River', is situated in the Western Cape, South Africa.^[1]

Gourits River Gouritz River, Gouritsrivier
The Gourits River's triple bridges near Albertinia, Western Cape
Location of the Gourits River mouth
Etymology	Origin uncertain; perhaps from the word "dirty" in the Griqua language
Native name	Rio das Vaccas (Afrikaans)
Location
Country	South Africa
Province	Western Cape Province
Physical characteristics
Source confluence	Gamka (W) Olifants(E)
• coordinates	33°40′57″S 21°42′58″E
• elevation	516 m (1,693 ft)
Mouth	Gourits Estuary
• location	Indian Ocean, Near Gouritsmond
• coordinates	34°20′47″S 21°53′08″E
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	416 km (258 mi)
Basin size	45,715 km2 (17,651 sq mi)

The Gourits River flows from the confluence of the Gamka River and Olifants River and is joined by the Groot River, before flowing through the Langeberg Mountains and coastal plain. It eventually drains into the sea through the Gourits Estuary near Gouritsmond.^[2]

See also

• List of rivers of South Africa
• List of estuaries of South Africa
• List of reservoirs and dams in South Africa