Gwayi
Gwayi is a mapped river in the YearMaps hydrographic index. River courses organise settlement, agriculture and frontier-making more durably than any political boundary, and this reach is indexed against the dams, lakes and cities within its catchment.
- Feature Class
- River
- Coordinates
- -18.31°, 26.97°
About Gwayi
Gwayi River is a river in Zimbabwe. It is located in Matabeleland. It forms the border between Tsholotsho and Lupane districts, in the Matebeleland North province of Zimbabwe.
A dam on the river, the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, has been under construction since 2004. The dam is projected to supply water to the city of Bulawayo and comprises part of the Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project.
The river poses several risks to local residents. Drownings have occurred during the rainy season. The Gwayi River is additionally home to crocodiles, which pose a risk to local residents.
Encyclopedic summary adapted from Wikipedia: Gwayi River (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Gwayi: Key Facts
| Mouth | Zambezi River |
|---|---|
| Drainage system | Zambezi Basin |
| Tributaries | Shangani River |
Facts from Wikidata Q1557811 (CC0).
Major River Dossiers
Hand-written studies of the great river systems of history.
Connected Reaches
Nearby watercourses in the same drainage network.
Water Bodies in the Catchment
Settlements Along the Reach
Hydraulic Infrastructure Nearby
Surrounding Terrain
Gwayi: Quick Answers
- Where is Gwayi?
- Gwayi is located in Zimbabwe, at 18.3063° S, 26.9741° E.
- Are there dams on the Gwayi?
- No dam on the Gwayi is recorded in the YearMaps dam index, which covers major structures only.