Gombak River
Native name
Sungai Gombak (Malay)
Location
Country
Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Physical characteristics
Source
• location
Gunung Bunga Buah
• location
Confluence with the Klang RiveratMasjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur
Length
27 km (17 mi)[1]
Basin size
122 km2 (47 sq mi)[1]
The Gombak River (Malay: Sungai Gombak) is a river which flows through Selangor and Kuala LumpurinMalaysia. It is a tributary of the Klang River. The point where it meets the Klang River is the origin of Kuala Lumpur's name.
Gombak River used to be called the Sungai Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur's name was taken as it was located in Sungai Lumpur's confluence or "Kuala Lumpur".[2]
3°08′53″N 101°41′43″E / 3.14806°N 101.69528°E / 3.14806; 101.69528