Altamira Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Altamira, Pará, North Region, Brazil at coordinates 8.5874° S, 53.1989° W. Covering a total surface area of 595.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,251 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 8.5874° S, 53.1989° 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 337 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 | 595.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 35.00° |
| Precipitation | 2251 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 34 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 337 m |
| Area | 595.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Mico leucippe
Alouatta belzebul
Bos taurus
Blastocerus dichotomus
Holmesina cryptae
Monodelphis theresa
Micoureus constantiae
Oligoryzomys mattogrossae
Glaucis hirsutus
Trogon muriciensis
Synallaxis amazonica
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Megascops stangiae
Megascops alagoensis
Tringa dorsalis
Spinus alleni
Helicops tapajonicus
Enyalius leechii
Adenomera phonotriccus
Amazophrynella bilinguis
Rhinatrema ron
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Taeniophallus quadriocellatus
Symphysodon discus
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Charax leticiae
Phenacorhamdia roxoi
Hypostomus velhochico
Bairdiella goeldi
Gymnotus refugio
Hyphessobrycon sateremawe
Gymnotus cuia
Astronotus mikoljii
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
595.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.88 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
677 mm
Mean Discharge
12.726 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 30.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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