Cahuacho Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Cahuacho, Caravelí, Arequipa, Peru at coordinates 15.4253° S, 73.3681° W. Covering a total surface area of 110.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 593 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Cahuacho Basin is located in Cahuacho, Caravelí, Arequipa, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 15.4253° S, 73.3681° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Cahuacho Basin features an elevation/height of 3,625 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Cahuacho Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Cahuacho 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 | 110.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 157.00° |
| Precipitation | 593 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 29 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 3,625 m |
| Area | 110.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Tomopeas ravus
Lagidium viscacia
Phyllotis limatus
Eumops chiribaya
Chilcacetus cavirhinus
Cynthiacetus peruvianus
Thylamys tatei
Thylamys pallidior
Inkayacu paracasensis
Icadyptes salasi
Sclerurus olivascens
Ortygis ocellata
Tringa dorsalis
Mecocerculus taeniopterus
Columba erythrothorax
Perudyptes devriesi
Epictia alfredschmidti
Microlophus tigris
Osteocephalus cannatellai
Dipsas williamsi
Epictia tesselata
Epictia rufidorsa
Liolaemus insolitus
Piscogavialis jugaliperforatus
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Mathania hughesi
Copestylum yura
Solenozetes carinatus
Pelmatellus amicorum
Copestylum pseudotachina
Argosadalia priscilla
Hadruroides leopardus
Hadruroides juanchaparroi
Senecio festucoides
Sticherus moyobambensis
Nicotiana knightiana
Polylepis microphylla
Polylepis sacra
Solanum arenicola
Cyathea fabiolae
Solanum pseudoamericanum
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
110.4 km²
Forest
No forest cover detected.
Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.
Annual Runoff
62 mm
Mean Discharge
0.216 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 10.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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