It arises in the west of the Central African Republic in the prefecture Ouham-Pendé and flows northeast, forming part of the international boundary between the Central African Republic and Chad.

In Chad it flows into the Ouham River.

The Nana Barya Faunal Reserve, a protected area in the Central African Republic, is named after this river.

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