Where is Al Ahsa Governorate Basin located?

Al Ahsa Governorate Basin is located in Al Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 25.3707° N, 50.0076° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Al Ahsa Governorate Basin?

As a Basin, Al Ahsa Governorate Basin features an elevation/height of 115 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Al Ahsa Governorate Basin?

Al Ahsa Governorate Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Al Ahsa Governorate Basin?

Yes, Al Ahsa Governorate Basin can be explored. You can find nearby routes, natural discovery points, and regional markers under the "Nearby Discovery" tab. Visitors should check local environmental regulations and travel advisories before planning a visit.

Al Ahsa Governorate Basin Catchment Area (971 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Al Ahsa Governorate Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:970.9 km²

Avg Slope:4.00°

Precipitation:71 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:

Exploration Summary: Al Ahsa Governorate Basin

Al Ahsa Governorate Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Al Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia at coordinates 25.3707° N, 50.0076° E. Covering a total surface area of 970.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 71 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Al Ahsa Governorate Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	970.9 km²
Avg Slope	4.00°
Precipitation	71 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	115 m
Area	970.9 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation115 m

Total Area970.9 km²

Avg Slope4.00°

LocationAl Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Coordinates25.3707° N, 50.0076° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff5 mm

Yearly Precip71 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay ContentN/A

Silt ContentN/A

Sand ContentN/A

Organic CarbonN/A

Water Content4%

Erosion RateN/A

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.57 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1701 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Wildcat

Felis silvestris

Least ConcernVerified

Asian Wild Ass

Equus hemionus

Near ThreatenedVerified

Egyptian Nyctinome

Tadarida aegyptiaca

Least ConcernVerified

Fennec Fox

Vulpes zerda

Least ConcernFallback

Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys merriami

Least ConcernFallback

Desert Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis nelsoni

Least ConcernFallback

Birds

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least ConcernFallback

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Least ConcernFallback

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Hemidactylus yerburiiLocal Sighting

Hemidactylus yerburii

Verified

Myriopholis nursiiLocal Sighting

Myriopholis nursii

Verified

Persian Gecko

Hemidactylus persicus

Verified

Spotted Toad-headed Agama

Phrynocephalus maculatus

Verified

Asian Snake-eyed Skink

Ablepharus pannonicus

Verified

Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Least ConcernFallback

Sidewinder Rattlesnake

Crotalus cerastes

Least ConcernFallback

Thorny Devil

Moloch horridus

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Desert Pupfish

Cyprinodon macularius

Least ConcernFallback

Apache Trout

Oncorhynchus apache

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Cataglyphis sabulosus

Verified

Tetramorium sericeiventre

Verified

Pachyanthrax albosegmentatus

Verified

Antonia suavissima

Verified

Xenobuthus anthracinus

Verified

Pseudolathra villiersi

Verified

Zonitoschema pallidissima

Verified

Nasocoris arabicus

Verified

Plants & Fungi

Saguaro Cactus

Carnegiea gigantea

Fallback

Joshua Tree

Yucca brevifolia

Fallback

Creosote Bush

Larrea tridentata

Fallback

Prickly Pear

Opuntia ficus-indica

Fallback

Desert Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

970.9 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

0%

Forest

No forest cover detected.

Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover0%

Cropland0%

Pastures / Rangelands0%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

7%Yield

Annual Runoff

5 mm

Mean Discharge

0 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 7.0%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

27 / 100

Soil Erosion

0t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:12%

Nighttime Light Index:100%

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