Ovia River

This article is about the river in Nigeria; not to be confused with the Osse River in France.
Ovia River
Location of the lower mouth of the Ovia River in Nigeria
Location
CountryNigeria
StateEdo State, Kogi State, Ondo State
RegionWest Africa
Physical characteristics
MouthBenin River
 • coordinates
05°54′36″N 05°16′12″E / 5.91000°N 5.27000°E / 5.91000; 5.27000
Length120 km (75 mi)
Basin size2,500 km2 (970 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average42 m³/s (1,483 cfs)

The Ovia River or Osse River is a perennial watercourse in Southwestern Nigeria, flowing through the states of; Kogi, Ondo and Edo, before emptying into the Gulf of Guinea. Its watercourse spans approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles) through diverse terrain.

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