Back Mataniko River CEB Matanikau Danish Río Matanikau Spanish Matanikau ibaia Basque رود ماتانیکاو Persian Kogin Matanikau Hausa Sungai Matanikau ID Matanikau Italian マタニカウ川 Japanese Rio Matanikau Portuguese
| Matanikau | |
|---|---|
 A U.S. Marine patrol crosses the Matanikau 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.
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