Swan River (Western Australia)
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This article is about the river in Western Australia. For the British settlement established in 1829, see Swan River Colony.
The Swan River (Nyungar: Derbarl Yerrigan[2][3]) is a major river in the southwest of Western Australia. The river runs through the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia's capital and largest city.
Quick Facts Swan River Nyungar: Derbarl Yerrigan, Location ...
Swan River Nyungar: Derbarl Yerrigan | |
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Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | Western Australia |
City | Perth; Fremantle |
Physical characteristics | |
Source confluence | Avon River with Wooroloo Brook |
• location | below Mount Mambup |
• coordinates | 31°44′34″S 116°4′3″E |
• elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• location | Fremantle |
• coordinates | 32°4′25″S 115°42′52″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Length | 72 km (45 mi) |
Basin size | 121,000 km2 (47,000 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Tributaries | |
• left | Susannah Brook, Jane Brook |
• right | Ellen Brook, Helena River, Bennett Brook, Canning River |
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