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The Swat River is a perennial river in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It rises in the Hindu Kush around the upper Swat Valley, flows through Swat, Lower Dir, and Malakand districts, and joins the Kabul River in or near Charsadda. The river is fed by snowmelt and rainfall, and its water supports irrigation and settlements in the valley. In the lower course, the river divides into channels before joining the Kabul system.

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Where does the Swat River begin and where does it end?

The river rises in the Hindu Kush mountains of northern Pakistan and flows through the Swat Valley and Swat District. It joins the Kabul River near Charsadda in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

How long is the Swat River?

Published descriptions place the Swat River at roughly 240 to 250 kilometers. The exact figure varies by how its glacial headwaters and tributary channels are measured. [A geographic overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swat_River) places its source in the Hindu Kush and its mouth near Charsadda.

Does the Swat River provide irrigation water?

Yes. Canals and headworks in the lower Swat and Malakand areas divert water for agriculture, including the Upper Swat Canal system. The river also supports hydropower and groundwater recharge in the surrounding valley.

Is the Swat River the same thing as the Swat Valley?

No. The Swat Valley is the broader geographic region, while the Swat River is the watercourse running through it. After passing through the valley, the river continues toward the Kabul River system.

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