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The Longa is a river in central Angola. The river forms the southern border of Kissama National Park and the border of Bengo Province and Cuanza Sul Province. Its mouth is protected by a long sand spit at the Atlantic Ocean. It has two major tributaries, Nhia and Mugige.[1] The floodplain in the lower reaches of the river includes Lake Hengue and Lake Toto.

Longa River (Angola)
Location in Angola
Location
Country	Angola
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• coordinates	10°14′10″S 13°29′46″E

An eco-tourist fishing lodge is at the mouth of the river.[2] A mercenary base was located on the Longa River during the Angola Civil War.[3]

The Chiloglanis sardinhai (a catfish) is known only from the Longa and Caimbambo Rivers.[4]

See also

• List of rivers of Angola

References

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