Central Papua Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Central Papua, Western New Guinea, Indonesia at coordinates 3.1604° S, 134.8565° E. Covering a total surface area of 3,486.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 3,019 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Central Papua Basin is located in Central Papua, Western New Guinea, Indonesia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 3.1604° S, 134.8565° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Central Papua Basin features an elevation/height of 375 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Central Papua Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Central Papua 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 | 3,486.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 123.00° |
| Precipitation | 3019 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 53 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 375 m |
| Area | 3,486.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Simias concolor
Sus barbatus
Sus celebensis
Hystrix javanica
Lutrogale perspicillata
Lutra sumatrana
Rattus koopmani
Pteropus aruensis
Muscicapa inornata
Diphyllodes respublica
Dicrurus dohertyi
Oriolus finschi
Loborhamphus nobilis
Epimachus astrapioides
Phonygammus aruensis
Pseudastrapia lobata
Varanus tanimbar
Litoria hastula
Dibamus manadotuaensis
Litoria lubisi
Elseya branderhorsti
Sphenomorphus melanopogon
Cerberus australis
Carlia fusca
Glossogobius mahalonensis
Myliobatis hamlyni
Glossogobius sentaniensis
Anabas testudineus
Channa striata
Labeo rohita
Diospyros multimaculata
Hoya sumatrana
Pothos macrocephalus
Liquidambar excelsa
Syzygium contiguum
Callitriche papuana
Hanguana sitinurbayai
Lophopetalum tanahgambut
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
3,486.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
6.03 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
2,088 mm
Mean Discharge
16.717 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 69.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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