Where is Benguela Province Basin located?

Benguela Province Basin is located in Benguela Province, Angola. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 12.3583° S, 13.5854° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Benguela Province Basin?

As a Basin, Benguela Province Basin features an elevation/height of 108 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Benguela Province Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Benguela Province Basin?

Yes, Benguela Province 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.

Benguela Province Basin Catchment Area (176 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Benguela Province Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:175.5 km²

Avg Slope:30.00°

Precipitation:362 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:17 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Benguela Province Basin

Benguela Province Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Benguela Province, Angola at coordinates 12.3583° S, 13.5854° E. Covering a total surface area of 175.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 362 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 Benguela Province Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	175.5 km²
Avg Slope	30.00°
Precipitation	362 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	17 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	108 m
Area	175.5 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation108 m

Total Area175.5 km²

Avg Slope30.00°

LocationBenguela Province, Angola

Coordinates12.3583° S, 13.5854° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff80 mm

Yearly Precip362 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content26%

Silt Content26%

Sand Content48%

Organic Carbon17 g/kg

Water Content22%

Erosion Rate6862 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height14.8 m

Above-Ground Biomass87.6 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)2.04 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.307 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1387 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Thomas s Mouse

Mus sorella

Least ConcernVerified

South African Ground Squirrel

Xerus inauris

Least ConcernVerified

Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus

Least ConcernVerified

Black Colobus

Colobus satanas

VulnerableVerified

Fennec Fox

Vulpes zerda

Least ConcernFallback

Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys merriami

Least ConcernFallback

Desert Bighorn Sheep

Ovis canadensis nelsoni

Least ConcernFallback

Birds

Herero ChatLocal Sighting

Namibornis herero

UnknownVerified

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least ConcernFallback

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Least ConcernFallback

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Kaokoveld Sand LizardLocal Sighting

Pedioplanis gaerdesi

Verified

Mapach Grass Frog

Ptychadena mapacha

Data DeficientVerified

Hemidactylus vernayi

Verified

Marbled Snout-burrower

Hemisus marmoratus

Least ConcernVerified

Kolekanos spinicaudus

Verified

Cabinda Lidless Skink

Panaspis cabindae

Verified

Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Least ConcernFallback

Sidewinder Rattlesnake

Crotalus cerastes

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Desert Pupfish

Cyprinodon macularius

Least ConcernFallback

Apache Trout

Oncorhynchus apache

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Desert Locust

Schistocerca gregaria

Least ConcernFallback

Velvet Ant

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Least ConcernFallback

Plants & Fungi

Costus tappenbeckianus

Verified

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

175.5 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

6%

Forest

Leaf Area Index (LAI)

2.04 m²/m²

Density Classification

Sparse Shrubland

Canopy Height14.8 m

Aboveground Biomass87.6 t/ha

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover6%

Cropland1%

Pastures / Rangelands58%

Urbanization & Infrastructure31%

Open Water Bodies4%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

22%Yield

Annual Runoff

80 mm

Mean Discharge

0.466 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 22.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

100 / 100

Soil Erosion

6.9kt/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:90%

Nighttime Light Index:100%

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