Insiza River
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| Country | Zimbabwe |
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| Main source | Fort Rixon, Zimbabwe |
| River mouth | Mzingwane River |
| Basin size | 3,401 km2 (1,313 sq mi) |
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The Insiza River is the principal tributary of the Mzingwane River in Zimbabwe.
It rises near Fort Rixon, Insiza District, and flows into the Mzingwane River near West Nicholson.
The upper reaches of the Insiza River are ephemeral, but below Silalabuhwa Dam, the river flows for two-thirds of the year.
Major tributaries of the Insiza River include the Inkankezi and Siwaze Rivers.
The settlements below have are ordered from the beginning of the river to its end:
There are four main bridges over the Insiza River:
There are also a number of crossing points, including:
In addition to a number of small weirs, there are four dams on the Insiza River:
Coordinates: 20°43′39″S 29°20′34″E / 20.727619°S 29.342666°E
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