Clarendon Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Clarendon, Unnamed, Jamaica at coordinates 17.9999° N, 77.1855° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,676 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,365 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Clarendon Basin is located in Clarendon, Unnamed, Jamaica. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 17.9999° N, 77.1855° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Clarendon Basin features an elevation/height of 242 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Clarendon Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Clarendon 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 | 1,676 km² |
| Avg Slope | 47.00° |
| Precipitation | 1365 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 27 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 242 m |
| Area | 1,676 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Natalus jamaicensis
Ariteus flavescens
Geocapromys brownii
Prorastomus sirenoides
Herpestes javanicus
Clidomys osborni
Canis lupus
Phyllonycteris aphylla
Trochilus scitulus
Streptopelia roseogrisea
Trochilus forficatus
Tyto noeli
Harpia harpyja
Ara macao
Penelope purpurascens
Cyclura collei
Sphaerodactylus semasiops
Rhinella marina
Lithobates catesbeianus
Anolis valencienni
Hypsirhynchus callilaemus
Eunectes murinus
Iguana iguana
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Sigmataxis cylindricus
Dichotomius melzeri
Brethesiella flava
Charinus caribensis
Peridinetus concentricus
Distorsio mcgintyi
Haustorius galvezi
Centris aethiops
Solanum acropterum
Solanum punctulatum
Sticherus jamaicensis
Passiflora lancifolia
Adiantum spec
Adiantopsis spec
Amaranthus spec
Passiflora macfadyenii
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,676 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.55 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
509 mm
Mean Discharge
2.742 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 37.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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