Gaúcha do Norte Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Gaúcha do Norte, Mato Grosso, Central-West Region, Brazil at coordinates 12.7246° S, 53.6042° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,273.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,984 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Gaúcha do Norte Basin is located in Gaúcha do Norte, Mato Grosso, Central-West Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 12.7246° S, 53.6042° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Gaúcha do Norte Basin features an elevation/height of 346 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Gaúcha do Norte Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Gaúcha do Norte 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 | 2,273.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 7.00° |
| Precipitation | 1984 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 26 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 346 m |
| Area | 2,273.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Protocyon troglodytes
Callicebus nigrifrons
Alouatta guariba
Blastocerus dichotomus
Holmesina cryptae
Monodelphis theresa
Bos taurus
Micoureus constantiae
Trogon muriciensis
Synallaxis amazonica
Tringa dorsalis
Megascops alagoensis
Megascops stangiae
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Spinus alleni
Harpia harpyja
Bachia scolecoides
Apostolepis pymi
Rhinatrema ron
Dendropsophus bilobatus
Adenomera phonotriccus
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Tropidurus insulanus
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abra uruguayensis
Abrochia fulvisphex
Characidium samurai
Bairdiella goeldi
Hyphessobrycon petricolus
Hypostomus velhochico
Cambeva imaruhy
Astronotus mikoljii
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,273.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.48 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
444 mm
Mean Discharge
32.013 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 22.4%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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