Brunei River

Brunei River
View of Brunei River from Kota Batu
Native nameSungai Brunei
Location
CountryBrunei
DistrictBrunei-Muara
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationconfluence of the Kayal and Limau Manis rivers
  coordinates4°55′35″N 115°01′05″E / 4.92639°N 115.01806°E / 4.92639; 115.01806
Mouth 
  location
Brunei-Muara, Brunei
  coordinates
4°55′08″N 115°00′57″E / 4.9187617°N 115.0159437°E / 4.9187617; 115.0159437
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length41 km (25 mi)
Basin size765 km2 (295 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemBrunei River
Tributaries 
  leftButir
  rightDamuan, Kedayan, Kianggeh

The Brunei River (Malay: Sungai Brunei) is a river which flows through Brunei and empties into the Brunei Bay towards the north-east direction. The Istana Nurul Iman, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, stands on its banks. The Brunei River is the shortest major river in Brunei. It is the major river basin within the Brunei-Muara District, the smallest but most populous district. It flows through the country's capital Bandar Seri Begawan. It is home to Kampong Ayer, the Brunei's traditional village on stilts above the river water.