Dodokan River
The Dodokan River is a river that flows in the island of Lombok, in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
| Dodokan | |
|---|---|
 The Dodokan in 1946 | |
  Location of river mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | West Nusa Tenggara |
| Municipalities | Central Lombok, West Lombok |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Lombok Strait |
• coordinates | 8°40′42″S 116°4′10″E |
| Length | 64 km |
| Basin size | 579 km2 |
Course
The furthest headwaters of the Dodokan originates from Batukliang, Central Lombok Regency, and flows in a westerly direction. During the course of the river, there are two dams that had been erected - the Batujai Dam and then the Pengga Dam. After the Pengga Dam, it flows for a further 23.3 km before reaching the Lombok Strait. Its total length is 64 km.[1]
Watershed
Dodokan's watershed is the largest by area in Lombok Island, with a total area of 578.62 km2 and covering much of the southwestern portion of the island. Aside from the major dams along the main course, there are tens of smaller retention basin in the watershed.[1]
Use
The river mouth, which includes a mangrove forest, is a local tourist destination, due to relatively clear waters and extensive surrounding vegetation.[2]
See also
References
- "Katalog Sungai Dodokan" (in Indonesian). Directorate of Water Resources, Ministry of Public Works. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- "Liburan di Sungai Dodokan Lobar, Bayar Rp 5 Ribu Wisata Sampai Puas". Lombok Post (in Indonesian). 13 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2021.