Obel River

The Obel River^[1] (or Ubel River^[2]) is a right tributary of the Mareb (Gash) river.^[1][3] The latter watercourse forms part of the border between Eritrea and Ethiopia, with its headwaters in the Eritrean Highlands.

Obel River Ubel River
Viaduct over the Obel River
Map of the Atbarah River Basin
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Mereb River
• coordinates	14°40′13″N 38°15′57″E
• elevation	1,038 m (3,406 ft)
Basin size	2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Mareb → Atbarah → Nile → Mediterranean Sea

Not to be confused with Obel and Dogali (Desset) Rivers which emptying into the Red Sea near Massawa.

According to Ministry of Information of Eritrea, there are big farms around Obel River's banks where fruits and vegetables are grown.^[2]

See also

• List of rivers of Eritrea