Gombak River
River in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia
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The Gombak River (Malay: Sungai Gombak) is a river which flows through Selangor and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It is a tributary of the Klang River. The confluence where it meets the Klang River is the origin of Kuala Lumpur's name.
NativenameSungai Gombak (Malay)
CountrySelangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
locationGunung Bunga Buah
location
Confluence with the Klang River at Masjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur| Gombak River | |
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The Gombak River (left) merges with the Klang River (right) in Kuala Lumpur. | |
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| Native name | Sungai Gombak (Malay) |
| Location | |
| Country | Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Gunung Bunga Buah |
| Mouth | |
• location | Confluence with the Klang River at Masjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur |
| Length | 27 km (17 mi)[1] |
Basin size | 122 km2 (47 sq mi)[1] |
Gombak River used to be called the Sungai Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur's name was taken as it was located in Sungai Lumpur's confluence or "Kuala Lumpur".[2]
History
Malay settlements existed near the Gombak-Klang river confluence since the early 1850s. The river banks were used for growing food and collecting jungle produce. The rivers were used for communication and transportation for the villagers.[3]
