Where is Chagai District Basin located?

Chagai District Basin is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 28.4422° N, 63.8699° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Chagai District Basin?

As a Basin, Chagai District Basin features an elevation/height of 755 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Chagai District Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Chagai District Basin?

Yes, Chagai District 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.

Chagai District Basin Catchment Area (637 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Chagai District Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:636.8 km²

Avg Slope:29.00°

Precipitation:70 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:10 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Chagai District Basin

Chagai District Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan at coordinates 28.4422° N, 63.8699° E. Covering a total surface area of 636.8 km² with an average annual precipitation of 70 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 Chagai District Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	636.8 km²
Avg Slope	29.00°
Precipitation	70 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	10 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	755 m
Area	636.8 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation755 m

Total Area636.8 km²

Avg Slope29.00°

LocationChagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan

Coordinates28.4422° N, 63.8699° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff6 mm

Yearly Precip70 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content22%

Silt Content31%

Sand Content47%

Organic Carbon10 g/kg

Water Content3%

Erosion Rate23 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.56 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1924 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileDesert Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Manis crassicaudata

Moschus chrysogaster

Little Hairy-footed Gerbil

Gerbillus gleadowi

Least ConcernVerified

Fulvus Roundleaf Bat

Hipposideros fulvus

Least ConcernVerified

Brandt s Hedgehog

Paraechinus hypomelas

Least ConcernVerified

Collared Hedgehog

Hemiechinus collaris

Least ConcernVerified

Indian Desert Jird

Meriones hurrianae

Least ConcernVerified

Shapo

Ovis vigne

UnknownVerified

Birds

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least ConcernFallback

Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus

Least ConcernFallback

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Persian Long-tailed Desert Lizard

Mesalina watsonana

Verified

Eremias rafiqi

Verified

Asian Snake-eyed Skink

Ablepharus pannonicus

Verified

Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Least ConcernFallback

Thorny Devil

Moloch horridus

Least ConcernFallback

Desert Tortoise

Gopherus agassizii

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Rohu

Labeo rohita

Least ConcernFallback

Katla

Gibelion catla

Least ConcernFallback

Hilsa

Tenualosa ilisha

Least ConcernFallback

Climbing Perch

Anabas testudineus

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Hilethera aeolopoides

Verified

Pseudolathra villiersi

Verified

Evippa praelongipes

Verified

Ochrilidia geniculata

Plants & Fungi

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

636.8 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

0%

Forest

No forest cover detected.

Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover0%

Cropland0%

Pastures / Rangelands0%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

9%Yield

Annual Runoff

6 mm

Mean Discharge

0.125 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 8.6%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

20 / 100

Soil Erosion

23t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:87%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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