Bukedea Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Bukedea, Eastern Region, Uganda at coordinates 1.3314° N, 34.2423° E. Covering a total surface area of 1,726.6 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,340 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Bukedea Basin is located in Bukedea, Eastern Region, Uganda. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 1.3314° N, 34.2423° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Bukedea Basin features an elevation/height of 1,479 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Bukedea Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Bukedea 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 | 1,726.6 km² |
| Avg Slope | 48.00° |
| Precipitation | 1340 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 30 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,479 m |
| Area | 1,726.6 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Pelorovis oldowayensis
Ammodorcas clarkei
Erythrocebus poliophaeus
Pelomys rex
Kerivoula eriophora
Mastomys awashensis
Myotis morrisi
Lepus starcki
Campocolinus schlegelii
Sylvia brachyura
Muscicapa miniata
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Phrynobatrachus minutus
Bitis harenna
Letheobia largeni
Phrynobatrachus bequaerti
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Polypterus senegalus
Hydrocynus goliath
Polypterus senegalus
Ocnocerus diabolicus
Glyphoclonus miripennis
Soractellus nigrominutus
Kenyacus berndi
Delorhachis meyi
Acrapex kafula
Epeolus natalensis
Kenyacus trechoides
Exacum quinquenervium
Commiphora kerstingii
Lepidagathis hamiltoniana
Kedrostis elongata
Gonolobus rostratus
Gonatopus aethiopicus
Disperis togoensis
Dracaena marachiensis
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,726.6 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.51 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
121 mm
Mean Discharge
6.62 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 9.0%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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