Guo River

Guo River (涡河)
River
Guo River at Bozhou
Country China
States Henan, Anhui
Region Northern China and Eastern China
Part of Huai River watershed
Tributaries
 - left Huiji River, Tiedi River, Dasha River, Zhaowang River, Wujia River
 - right You River
Cities Kaifeng, Bozhou
Source
 - location Near Kaifeng, Henan province, China
Mouth Huai River
 - location Huaiyuan County, Anhui Province, China
Length 261.5 mi (421 km), Northwest-Southeast
Basin 6,141 sq mi (15,905 km2)
Map showing the Guo River and Huai River

Guo River is a major tributary river on the left bank of Huai River. The source of Guo River is near Kaifeng, Henan province, which is very close to Yellow River. This river is generally an abandoned course of Yellow River. It does not have a remarkable water source and is recharged mainly by groundwater, rainwater and other rivers. Due to the influence of the changing path of Yellow River, the path of Guo River changed frequently throughout the history. The last time Guo River changed its path was during the 1938 Huayuankou flood of the Yellow River. Guo River reaches the Huai River in Anhui province. Guo River is almost entirely located on the plain. The total head of the entire Guo River is only about 59 meters which indicates a very low gradient. The lower section of Guo River is navigable.


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