Altamira Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Altamira, Pará, North Region, Brazil at coordinates 4.8721° S, 54.2535° W. Covering a total surface area of 983.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,826 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Altamira Basin is located in Altamira, Pará, North Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 4.8721° S, 54.2535° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Altamira Basin features an elevation/height of 225 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Altamira Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Altamira 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.
| Drainage Area | 983.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 34.00° |
| Precipitation | 1826 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 36 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 225 m |
| Area | 983.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Mico leucippe
Blastocerus dichotomus
Sapajus libidinosus
Holmesina cryptae
Monodelphis theresa
Bos taurus
Micoureus constantiae
Oligoryzomys mattogrossae
Glaucis hirsutus
Trogon muriciensis
Megascops alagoensis
Megascops stangiae
Spinus alleni
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Tringa dorsalis
Synallaxis amazonica
Helicops tapajonicus
Taeniophallus quadriocellatus
Fritziana mitus
Adenomera phonotriccus
Rhinatrema ron
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Enyalius leechii
Symphysodon discus
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Cambeva imaruhy
Curculionichthys sagarana
Brycon orbignyanus
Bairdiella goeldi
Gymnotus refugio
Amazonspinther dalmata
Astronotus mikoljii
Gymnotus cuia
Abelmoschus manihot
Schizolobium parahyba
Senna alata
Aegiphila martinicensis
Scleronema micranthum
Clausena lansium
Matayba inelegans
Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
983.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.24 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
586 mm
Mean Discharge
18.091 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 32.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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