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Igaratinga Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Igaratinga, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 19.9600° S, 44.6548° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,604.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,396 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Igaratinga Basin is located in Igaratinga, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 19.9600° S, 44.6548° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Igaratinga Basin features an elevation/height of 860 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Igaratinga Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Igaratinga 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 | 1,604.9 km² |
| Avg Slope | 69.00° |
| Precipitation | 1396 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 27 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 860 m |
| Area | 1,604.9 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Sairadelphys tocantinensis
Rhipidomys sclateri
Calomys cerqueirai
Felis catus
Micoureus demerarae
Leopardus colocolo
Mico chrysoleucos
Dasypus beniensis
Leucopternis polionotus
Eimeria ferreirai
Psarocolius auricollis
Polioptila attenboroughi
Megascops alagoensis
Tringa dorsalis
Megascops stangiae
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Tantilla boipiranga
Coronelaps lepidus
Pristimantis latro
Proceratophrys bagnoi
Rhinatrema ron
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Ecpleopus gaudichaudii
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Cambeva panthera
Pseudacanthicus major
Hyphessobrycon petricolus
Brycon orbignyanus
Gymnotus refugio
Gymnotus cuia
Astronotus mikoljii
Bairdiella goeldi
Panicum trichoides
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Juniperus phoenicea
Equisetum hyemale
Nowellia curvifolia
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Ophioglossum nudicaule
Dicorynia paraensis
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,604.9 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.59 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
429 mm
Mean Discharge
21.792 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 30.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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