Yewa River
| Yewa River | |
| Yeoua, Yewa, Yéoua, Yéwa | |
| Countries | Nigeria, Benin |
|---|---|
| Cities | Atan, Ilaro, Ado-Odo, Apamu, Igunnu Akabo, Badagry |
| Mouth | Atlantic Ocean |
| - location | Yewa Lagoon, Nigeria |
The Yewa River is a river in Nigeria, running along the border with Benin, at one point it becomes the border between the two countries.[1][2] Other variants of the name are Yeoua, Yewa, Yéoua, and Yéwa. Its elevation is sea level. [3] The river is situated within a West African tropical climate zone, and is an important source of fishing for local inhabitants. An important aspect of the local fishing is the Blue crab (Callinectes amnicola). In addition to fishing, the river is an important factor in logging and sand mining operations. The Yewa's major sources are the Atan and Ilaro rivers. Some of the plants which inhabit the river and its banks are: sedges such as Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus papyrus, and Paspalum vaginatum; and palms such as Pandanus candelabrum, Raphia hookeri, and Phoenix reclinata. The Yewa empties into Badagry Creek which empties in turn into Lagos Harbor.[1]
References
- 1 2 Olugbenga, Emmanuel; Oloko, Rashidat Taiwo. "Growth patterns, Sex ratios and Fecundity estimates in Blue Crab (Callinectes amnicola) from Yewa River, Southwest Nigeria". iiste.org. p. 25. Archived from the original on February 8, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ↑ "International Boundary Study, No. 91 – October 15, 1969, Benin (Dahomey) – Nigeria Boundary". U.S. Department of State. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 8, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
- ↑ "River Yewa". Geoview.info. Archived from the original on February 8, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.