Matanikau River
| Matanikau | |
|---|---|
A U.S. Marine patrol crosses the Lunga River on Guadalcanal in September 1942 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Guadalcanal |
| Mouth | |
• location | Savo Sound |
| Length | 20.5 km (12.7 mi) |
| Basin size | 60 km2 (23 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | mouth |
The Matanikau River of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, is located in the northwest part of the island. During the World War II Guadalcanal campaign, several significant engagements occurred between United States and Japanese forces near the river.