Gitega Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Gitega, Burundi at coordinates 3.5771° S, 29.8263° E. Covering a total surface area of 2,023.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,244 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Gitega Basin is located in Gitega, Burundi. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 3.5771° S, 29.8263° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Gitega Basin features an elevation/height of 1,786 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Gitega Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Gitega 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 | 2,023.5 km² |
| Avg Slope | 72.00° |
| Precipitation | 1244 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 27 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,786 m |
| Area | 2,023.5 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Crocidura stenocephala
Mastomys erythroleucus
Scotophilus nucella
Macronycteris spec
Rhynchocyon cirnei
Praomys degraaffi
Crocidura seiina
Allochrocebus lhoesti
Ploceus graueri
Apalis kaboboensis
Harpia harpyja
Ara macao
Penelope purpurascens
Letheobia graueri
Phrynobatrachus sulfureogularis
Letheobia akagerae
Phrynobatrachus dendrobates
Phrynobatrachus petropedetoides
Philothamnus ruandae
Leptotyphlops emini
Leptosiaphos graueri
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Abacetus subglobosus
Spauligodon morgani
Hylaeus xanthostoma
Tetraponera pumila
Wasaka montana
Echinax spatulata
Centrioncus bururiensis
Merodon nasicus
Costus macranthus
Phylonorycter gato
Impatiens urundiensis
Clerodendrum buchneri
Impatiens lutzmannii
Sterculia dawei
Strombosia scheffleri
Eugenia bukobensis
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,023.5 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.37 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
292 mm
Mean Discharge
21.946 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 23.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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