Where is Divriği Basin located?

Divriği Basin is located in Divriği, Sivas, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 39.2257° N, 38.0405° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Divriği Basin?

As a Basin, Divriği Basin features an elevation/height of 1,752 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Divriği Basin?

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

Can you visit and explore Divriği Basin?

Yes, Divriği 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.

Divriği Basin Catchment Area (660 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Divriği Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:660.3 km²

Avg Slope:122.00°

Precipitation:470 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:21 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Divriği Basin

Divriği Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Divriği, Sivas, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey at coordinates 39.2257° N, 38.0405° E. Covering a total surface area of 660.3 km² with an average annual precipitation of 470 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 Divriği Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	660.3 km²
Avg Slope	122.00°
Precipitation	470 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	21 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	1,752 m
Area	660.3 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation1,752 m

Total Area660.3 km²

Avg Slope122.00°

LocationDivriği, Sivas, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey

Coordinates39.2257° N, 38.0405° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff152 mm

Yearly Precip470 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content23%

Silt Content38%

Sand Content40%

Organic Carbon21 g/kg

Water Content40%

Erosion Rate1154 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Actual Evapotransp.401 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1091 mm

Avg Snow Cover24%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTemperate Broadleaf Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Vulpes latidentatusLocal Sighting

Vulpes latidentatus

UnknownVerified

Deperetomys anatolicusLocal Sighting

Deperetomys anatolicus

UnknownVerified

Enginia beckerplateniLocal Sighting

Enginia beckerplateni

UnknownVerified

Ring-Tailed Lemur

Lemur catta

Critically EndangeredFallback

Ocelot

Leopardus pardalis

Least ConcernFallback

Collared Peccary

Pecari tajacu

Least ConcernFallback

Indian Crested Porcupine

Hystrix indica

Least ConcernFallback

Birds

Crested Guan

Penelope purpurascens

Least ConcernFallback

Orange-fronted Parakeet

Eupsittula canicularis

Least ConcernFallback

Rufous Motmot

Baryphthengus martii

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Least ConcernFallback

Common Sand Boa

Eryx conicus

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Rohu

Labeo rohita

Least ConcernFallback

Katla

Gibelion catla

Least ConcernFallback

Climbing Perch

Anabas testudineus

Least ConcernFallback

Banded Gourami

Trichogaster fasciata

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Indian Honey Bee

Apis cerana indica

Least ConcernFallback

Monarch Butterfly

Danaus plexippus

Least ConcernFallback

Plants & Fungi

Baobab

Adansonia digitata

Fallback

Rosewood

Dalbergia sissoo

Fallback

Neem Tree

Azadirachta indica

Fallback

Temperate Broadleaf Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

660.3 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%

Cropland51%

Pastures / Rangelands49%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

32%Yield

Annual Runoff

152 mm

Mean Discharge

3.18 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 32.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

72 / 100

Soil Erosion

1.2kt/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:100%

Nighttime Light Index:100%

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