Gombak River
| Gombak River | |
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The Gombak River (left) merges with the Klang River (right) in Kuala Lumpur.
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| Native name | (Malay) Sungai Gombak |
| Country | Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Basin features | |
| Main source | Gunung Bunga Buah |
| River mouth | Confluence with the Klang River |
| Basin size | 122 km2 (47 sq mi) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 27 km (17 mi) |
The Gombak River (Malay: Sungai Gombak) is a river which flows through Selangor and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It is a tributary of the Klang River. The point where it meets the Klang River is the origin of Kuala Lumpur's name.
Gombak River was used to be called Sungai Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur's name was taken as it was located in Sungai Lumpur's confluence or "Kuala Lumpur".
Coordinates: 3°08′53″N 101°41′43″E / 3.14806°N 101.69528°E
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