Malacca River
2°12′N 102°15′E / 2.200°N 102.250°E
| Malacca River | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Sungai Melaka (Malay) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Tampin River |
| • location | Kampung Orek, Tampin District, Negeri Sembilan |
| 2nd source | Batang Melaka River |
| • location | Batang Melaka, Jasin District, Malacca |
| Source confluence | |
| • location | Gadek, Alor Gajah District, Malacca |
| Mouth | Strait of Malacca |
• location | Malacca City, Melaka Tengah District, Malacca |
The Malacca River (Malay: Sungai Melaka) is a river in Malaysia which flows through the middle of the state of Malacca. It was a vital trade route during the heyday of Malacca Sultanate in the 15th century.