Altamira Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Altamira, Pará, North Region, Brazil at coordinates 9.2235° S, 53.7699° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,333.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,363 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 9.2235° S, 53.7699° 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 321 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 | 1,333.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 16.00° |
| Precipitation | 2363 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 37 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 321 m |
| Area | 1,333.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Mico leucippe
Alouatta belzebul
Blastocerus dichotomus
Holmesina cryptae
Bos taurus
Monodelphis theresa
Micoureus constantiae
Oligoryzomys macrotis
Glaucis hirsutus
Trogon muriciensis
Spinus alleni
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Tringa dorsalis
Megascops stangiae
Megascops alagoensis
Synallaxis amazonica
Taeniophallus quadriocellatus
Helicops tapajonicus
Dendropsophus bilobatus
Adenomera simonstuarti
Rhinatrema ron
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Enyalius leechii
Symphysodon discus
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Astronotus mikoljii
Brycon vonoi
Hypostomus krikati
Hypostomus velhochico
Cyphocharax sanctigabrielis
Gymnotus refugio
Gymnotus cuia
Bairdiella goeldi
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,333.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
5.04 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
689 mm
Mean Discharge
178.005 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 29.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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