Checheho River

Checheho River
Location
Country	Ethiopia
Region	Amhara
Physical characteristics
Source
• coordinates	11.84391°N 39.33852°E / 11.84391; 39.33852
• elevation	2,750 m (9,020 ft)
Mouth	Bashilo River
• coordinates	11.416922°N 38.705558°E / 11.416922; 38.705558
• elevation	1,338 m (4,390 ft)
Length	136 km (85 mi)
Basin size	2,990 km2 (1,150 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression	Bashilo → Blue Nile → Nile → Mediterranean Sea
River system	Nile Basin
Population	791,000
Tributaries
• left	Zhit'a

The Checheho River is a small river located in north-central Ethiopia. Part of the watershed of the Abay River, it rises to the east of Debre Zebit to flow south to join the Bashilo River. Its major tributary is the Zhit'a, which enters the Checheho on the left side. This region’s rivers, including the Checheho, contribute to the larger Blue Nile basin and are essential to local agriculture and water systems, particularly in the Amhara region, which relies on these tributaries for various water needs    .

Checheho town

Checheho town is located near the source of the homonymous river, along the highway between Weldiya and Debre Tabor. The town holds an important monastery.

See also

• List of rivers of Ethiopia