White Volta

The White Volta or Nakambé is the headstream of the Volta River, Ghana's main waterway.

The White Volta emerges in northern Burkina Faso, flows through Northern Ghana and empties into Lake Volta in Ghana. The White Volta's main tributaries are the Black Volta and the Red Volta.

White Volta
White Volta
White Volta in the dry season (Ghana)
White Volta
White Volta shown in white
Location
CountriesGhana and Burkina Faso
Physical characteristics
MouthVolta River
 • location
Lake Volta
 • coordinates
9°10′00″N 1°15′00″W / 9.16667°N 1.25000°W / 9.16667; -1.25000
Length885 km (550 mi)
Basin size117,200 km2 (45,300 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • locationMouth

Impact

The White Volta is a major source of drinking water for many communities along its banks and others. lt also causes seasonal flooding to many of the communities along its banks.

References

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Tags:

Black VoltaBurkina FasoGhanaLake VoltaRed VoltaTributaryVolta River

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