Chalamarca Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Chalamarca, Chota, Cajamarca, Peru at coordinates 6.5319° S, 78.5439° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,545.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 978 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Chalamarca Basin is located in Chalamarca, Chota, Cajamarca, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 6.5319° S, 78.5439° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Chalamarca Basin features an elevation/height of 2,798 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Chalamarca Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Chalamarca 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 | 2,545.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 172.00° |
| Precipitation | 978 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 35 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 2,798 m |
| Area | 2,545.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Isothrix barbarabrownae
Glossophaga valens
Ctenomys leucodon
Lestoros inca
Felis silvestris
Marmosa quichua
Leopardus jacobitus
Saguinus mystax
Scytalopus intermedius
Basileuterus nigrivertex
Melopsittacus undulatus
Metallura jelskii
Aratinga erythrogenys
Tringa dorsalis
Columba erythrothorax
Ortygis ocellata
Stenocercus catherineae
Macropholidus ataktolepis
Pristimantis antisuyu
Pristimantis lucasi
Selvasaura brava
Stenocercus apurimacus
Stenocercus formosus
Proctoporus rahmi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Apistogramma ortegai
Corydoras bethanae
Atta cephalotes
Morpho peleides
Goliathus goliatus
Abrothallus doliiformis
Aa matthewsii
Senecio melanandrus
Capsicum tovarii
Abatia spicata
Eugenia muricata
Anthurium kusuense
Anthurium magdae
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,545.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.97 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
557 mm
Mean Discharge
45.042 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 57.0%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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