Cachachi Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Cachachi, Cajabamba, Cajamarca, Peru at coordinates 7.4349° S, 78.1935° W. Covering a total surface area of 4,978.7 km² with an average annual precipitation of 936 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Cachachi Basin is located in Cachachi, Cajabamba, Cajamarca, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 7.4349° S, 78.1935° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Cachachi Basin features an elevation/height of 3,094 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Cachachi Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Cachachi 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 | 4,978.7 km² |
| Avg Slope | 154.00° |
| Precipitation | 936 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 27 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 3,094 m |
| Area | 4,978.7 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Glossophaga valens
Isothrix barbarabrownae
Ctenomys leucodon
Felis silvestris
Leopardus jacobitus
Lestoros inca
Marmosa quichua
Histiotus laephotis
Basileuterus nigrivertex
Scytalopus intermedius
Aratinga erythrogenys
Melopsittacus undulatus
Metallura jelskii
Ortygis ocellata
Tringa dorsalis
Columba erythrothorax
Epictia teaguei
Petracola labioocularis
Lithobates catesbeianus
Pristimantis trachyblepharis
Stenocercus catherineae
Macropholidus ataktolepis
Selvasaura brava
Euspondylus caideni
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Corydoras bethanae
Apistogramma ortegai
Atta cephalotes
Morpho peleides
Goliathus goliatus
Aa matthewsii
Senecio melanandrus
Capsicum tovarii
Abrothallus doliiformis
Eugenia muricata
Abatia spicata
Anthurium lennartii
Anthurium macdanielii
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
4,978.7 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.90 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
395 mm
Mean Discharge
50.961 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 42.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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