Orange River Map
The Orange River is a 2,200 km (1,370 mi) river through 3 countries. This map shows its course from Drakensberg to the Atlantic Ocean on shaded relief, with its river network, lakes, borders and major cities.
How to read this map
The Orange River is about 2,200 km (1,370 mi) long and drains a basin of about 973,000 km² (376,000 sq mi). Its average discharge is about 800 m³/s (28,300 cu ft/s). It rises at Drakensberg and flows into the Atlantic Ocean. It flows through or along Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. Tributaries include Malibamat'so River, Senqunyane River, Makhaleng River, Caledon River, Vaal River, Fish River, Molopo River and Gamkabrivier.
The highlighted blue line is the course of the Orange River as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, Vereeniging, Pietermaritzburg, Bloemfontein, Welkom and Maseru. Labeled countries: South Africa.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the course of the Orange River come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the line is a guide to where the Orange River is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Orange River facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 2,200 km (1,370 mi) |
| Drainage basin | 973,000 km² (376,000 sq mi) |
| Average discharge | 800 m³/s (28,300 cu ft/s) |
| Source | Drakensberg |
| Mouth | the Atlantic Ocean |
| Countries | Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa |
| Tributaries | Malibamat'so River, Senqunyane River, Makhaleng River, Caledon River, Vaal River, Fish River, Molopo River, Gamkabrivier, Kraai River and Telle |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Orange River?
The Orange River is about 2,200 km (1,370 mi) long, with a drainage basin of about 973,000 km² (376,000 sq mi).
Where does the Orange River start and end?
The Orange River rises at Drakensberg and flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
Which countries does the Orange River flow through?
The Orange River flows through or along Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa.
Can I download a blank map of the Orange River?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted river but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
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