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Kōʻula River

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River in Hawaii, United States
Kō'ula River
Kōʻula River is located in KauaiKōʻula RiverShow map of KauaiKōʻula River is located in HawaiiKōʻula RiverShow map of Hawaii
Location
CountryUnited States
StateHawaii
Physical characteristics
SourceMt. Waialeale
MouthHanapēpē River
 • coordinates21°57′18″N 159°33′02″W / 21.95511°N 159.55054°W / 21.95511; -159.55054
 • elevation0 m (0 ft)
Length14.8 km (9.2 mi)
Discharge 
 • locationmouth

The Kō'ula River or Koula is the largest tributary of the Hanapēpē River on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It rises at 4,642 ft (1415 meters) on the slopes of Mt. Waialeale and flows generally south for 9.2 miles to its confluence with the Manuahi Stream. Beyond this point it is known as the Hanapēpē River. The river has a long-term mean discharge of 85.2 cubic feet (0.99 cubic meters) per second.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kō'ula River
  2. "Hanapepe River, Kauai Watershed features" (PDF). Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  3. Koula River. "Koula River Topo Map, Kauai County HI (Hanapepe Area)". Topozone.com. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
  4. "USGS 16047000 KOULA RIVER AT KOULA NR ELEELE,KAUAI,HI". Waterdata.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
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