Roseau River (Dominica)

The Roseau River is one of the major rivers in Dominica. With a total length of 13.6 km (8.5 mi) and has a drainage basin area size of 33 km2 (13 sq mi).

Roseau River
The mouth of Roseau River.
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationMorne Micotrin
  elevation4,001 ft (1,220 m)
MouthCaribbean Sea
Length13.6 km (8.5 mi)
Basin size33 km2 (13 sq mi)

It rises towards the south of the centre of the island, flowing southwest to reach the Caribbean Sea on the country's southwestern coast. The river runs through the nation's capital, Roseau.

15°18′N 61°24′W


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