Where is Şalqar District Basin located?

Şalqar District Basin is located in Şalqar District, Aqtöbe Region, Kazakhstan. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 47.2030° N, 58.6009° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Şalqar District Basin?

As a Basin, Şalqar District Basin features an elevation/height of 153 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Şalqar District Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Şalqar District Basin?

Yes, Şalqar District 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.

Şalqar District Basin Catchment Area (150 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Şalqar District Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:149.5 km²

Avg Slope:3.00°

Precipitation:179 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:9 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Şalqar District Basin

Şalqar District Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Şalqar District, Aqtöbe Region, Kazakhstan at coordinates 47.2030° N, 58.6009° E. Covering a total surface area of 149.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 179 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 Şalqar District Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	149.5 km²
Avg Slope	3.00°
Precipitation	179 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	9 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	153 m
Area	149.5 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation153 m

Total Area149.5 km²

Avg Slope3.00°

LocationŞalqar District, Aqtöbe Region, Kazakhstan

Coordinates47.2030° N, 58.6009° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff3 mm

Yearly Precip179 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content15%

Silt Content46%

Sand Content40%

Organic Carbon9 g/kg

Water Content19%

Erosion Rate45 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.165 mm

Potential Evapotransp.984 mm

Avg Snow Cover25%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Argyromys aralensisLocal Sighting

Argyromys aralensis

UnknownVerified

Brandt s Hedgehog

Paraechinus hypomelas

Least ConcernVerified

Zaisan Mole Vole

Ellobius tancrei

Least ConcernVerified

Social Vole

Microtus socialis

Least ConcernVerified

Coypu

Myocastor coypus

Least ConcernVerified

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

Ulutrionyx ninaeLocal Sighting

Ulutrionyx ninae

Verified

Trionyx kansaiensisLocal Sighting

Trionyx kansaiensis

Verified

Khunnuchelys lophorhothonLocal Sighting

Khunnuchelys lophorhothon

Verified

Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Least ConcernFallback

Thorny Devil

Moloch horridus

Least ConcernFallback

Desert Tortoise

Gopherus agassizii

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Desert Pupfish

Cyprinodon macularius

Least ConcernFallback

Apache Trout

Oncorhynchus apache

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Eremophlepsius sexnotatus

Hoplitis crassipunctata

Verified

Trissemus melinus

Verified

Ancylosis leucocephala

Verified

Zaitunia zonsteini

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

149.5 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 / Rangelands36%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies64%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

2%Yield

Annual Runoff

3 mm

Mean Discharge

0.012 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 1.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

53 / 100

Soil Erosion

45t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:9%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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