Coordinates: 11°25′01″N 38°42′20″E / 11.416922°N 38.705558°E / 11.416922; 38.705558

Checheho River

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Checheho River
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Location
CountryEthiopia
RegionAmhara
Physical characteristics
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 • elevation2,750 m (9,020 ft)
MouthBashilo River
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 • elevation
1,338 m (4,390 ft)
Length136 km (85 mi)
Basin size2,990 km2 (1,150 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBashiloBlue NileNileMediterranean Sea
River systemNile Basin
Population791,000
Tributaries 
 • leftZhit'a

The Checheho River is a small river located in north-central Ethiopia. Part of the watershed of the Abay River, it rises to the east of Debre Zebit to flow south to join the Bashilo River. Its major tributary is the Zhit'a, which enters the Checheho on the left side. This region’s rivers, including the Checheho, contribute to the larger Blue Nile basin and are essential to local agriculture and water systems, particularly in the Amhara region, which relies on these tributaries for various water needs    .

Checheho town

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Checheho town is located near the source of the homonymous river, along the highway between Weldiya and Debre Tabor. The town holds an important monastery.

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