| Licungo River | |
|---|---|
 The Licungo River in northern Mozambique (bottom center) | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Gurué District, Mozambique |
| • coordinates | 15°25′5.96″S36°58′41.15″E / 15.4183222°S 36.9780972°E /-15.4183222; 36.9780972 |
| Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• location | Mozambique Channel |
• coordinates | 17°40′48.6″S37°20′15.62″E / 17.680167°S 37.3376722°E /-17.680167; 37.3376722 |
TheLicungo is a river ofMozambique inZambezia Province. The river begins north ofGurúè and flows south to the Indian Ocean.
LeavingGurué District, the river forms the border betweenNamarroi andIle and then the southern border ofLugela District before enteringMocuba District. At the city ofMocuba, the Licungo is joined by the Lugela river flowing from near the border withMalawi. The river then forms the border betweenNamacurra andMaganja da Costa districts.
Flooding is a recurring issue, including in the2000 Mozambique flood.[1] Floods in January 2015 had 64 fatalities and the bridge for National Road 1 in Mocuba collapsed.[2][3]
In 2018, the basin is the focus of mapping initiative by the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGC),[4] supported by theWorld Food Programme.[5] The basin has also been assessed by the Dutch Risk Reduction team.[6]
Agricultural areas include the Munda Munda plain[7] and Sena sugar estates.
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