Altamira Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Altamira, Pará, North Region, Brazil at coordinates 6.6439° S, 54.2264° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,841.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,162 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 6.6439° S, 54.2264° 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 253 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 | 1,841.9 km² |
| Avg Slope | 29.00° |
| Precipitation | 2162 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 37 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 253 m |
| Area | 1,841.9 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Mico leucippe
Alouatta belzebul
Blastocerus dichotomus
Bos taurus
Holmesina cryptae
Monodelphis theresa
Micoureus constantiae
Cyclopes xinguensis
Glaucis hirsutus
Trogon muriciensis
Synallaxis amazonica
Megascops alagoensis
Tringa dorsalis
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Megascops stangiae
Spinus alleni
Enyalius leechii
Helicops tapajonicus
Adenomera phonotriccus
Fritziana mitus
Rhinatrema ron
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Taeniophallus quadriocellatus
Symphysodon discus
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Parotocinclus yaka
Hyphessobrycon sateremawe
Bairdiella goeldi
Cambeva notabilis
Astronotus mikoljii
Amazonspinther dalmata
Gymnotus cuia
Gymnotus refugio
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,841.9 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.74 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
608 mm
Mean Discharge
173.946 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 28.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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