Tonlé Sap River
| Tonlé Sap | |
|---|---|
Tonlé Sap river in Phnom Penh | |
| Etymology | Fresh water river |
| Native name | ទន្លេសាប (Khmer) |
| Location | |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Provinces | Kampong Thom province, Kampong Chhnang province, Kampong Cham province, Kandal province, Phnom Penh |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Tonlé Sap Lake |
| Mouth | Mekong |
• location | Phnom Penh |
• coordinates | 11°33′48″N 104°56′20″E / 11.56344°N 104.93901°E |
| Length | 147 kilometres (91 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Steung Saen River, Chinit River |
| Bridges | Prek Kdam Bridge, Prek Pnov Bridge, Chroy Changvar Bridge |
| Inland ports | Phnom Penh Autonomous Port |
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Tonlé Sap (Khmer: ទន្លេសាប) is a river in Cambodia that connects the Tonlé Sap lake with the Mekong river. The river is known for its unusual seasonal reversal, which plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, sustaining local livelihoods, enhancing agricultural productivity, and contributing to the ecological, economic, and cultural vitality of the region.