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The Sanaga River (formerly German: Zannaga) is the largest river in Cameroon located in East Region, Centre Region and Littoral Region. Its length is about 603 km (375 mi) from the confluence of Djérem and Lom River. The total length of Sanaga-Djérem River system is about 1,067.5 km (663.3 mi).
Wouri River, Littoral Cameroon Wouri River. Makombé River; Nkam River Nkam River; Dibamba River Dibamba River; Sanaga River Sanaga River. Mbam River. Ndjim River; Banks of Noun River Pirogue on Noun River. Noun River; Kim River; Lom River. Pangar River; Djeréme River; Nyong River, South Cameroon Nyong River; Lokundje River; Ntem River ...
Dja River: 600 Planned Nachtigal Hydroelectric Power Station 420 2024 Song Loulou Power Station: Run-of-the-river: Sanaga River: Song Loulou Reservoir: 384 1981 & 1988 [1] Mouséré (Mbakaou) Djérem River: 330 Planned Edea Power Station [2] Edéa
It is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) downstream of the Lom River's confluence with the Pangar River and about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) upstream of where the Lom joins the Sanaga River. The dam's purpose is to produce hydroelectric power and regulate water flows along the Sanaga River. It is potentially part of a larger dam cascade on the Sanaga.
The lakes have a dissected shape, with numerous inlets and islands. Lake Ossa is 7 km (4.3 mi) wide at its widest point. The lakes are in the lower basin of the Sanaga River, and are linked to the river by a narrow channel 3 km (1.9 mi) in length.
The Mbam River is the largest tributary of the Sanaga River in Cameroon. It has a total length of 548 km (341 mi) and has a total drainage basin of 38,000 km 2 (15,000 sq mi). Water mouth of the Mbam river (left) into the Sanaga river near Ebebda
The Sanaga is the most important river in the province, as its many falls and rapids make it an important source of hydroelectric power. It also supports varied agriculture, as it is prone to flooding during the rainy season.
The Kikot Hydroelectric Power Station (KHPS), is a planned 500 megawatt run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station under development in Cameroon across the Sanaga River. The development rights were granted to Kikot Hydro Power Company (KHPC), a special purpose vehicle company (SPV), owned by Électricité de France and the Government of Cameroon.