Itapúa Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Itapúa, Región Oriental, Paraguay at coordinates 26.5028° S, 54.8291° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,313.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,609 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Itapúa Basin is located in Itapúa, Región Oriental, Paraguay. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 26.5028° S, 54.8291° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Itapúa Basin features an elevation/height of 252 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Itapúa Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Itapúa 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 | 1,313.5 km² |
| Avg Slope | 40.00° |
| Precipitation | 1609 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 23 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 252 m |
| Area | 1,313.5 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Thylamys citellus
Ctenomys paraguayensis
Necromys lilloi
Myotis midastactus
Marmosa grisea
Leopardus geoffroyi
Chrysocyon brachyurus
Dasypus septemcinctus
Elaenia sordida
Taubatornis campbelli
Tringa dorsalis
Harpia harpyja
Ara macao
Penelope purpurascens
Tropidurus tarara
Tropidurus teyumirim
Rhinella paraguayensis
Rhinella sebbeni
Tropidurus lagunablanca
Colobosaura kraepelini
Colobodactylus dalcyanus
Ophiodes luciae
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Abtrichia squamosa
Ablerus macilentus
Abaris impunctata
Dichotomius sericeus
Blankaartia sinnamaryi
Apopyllus kanguery
Mitrapsylla adusta
Pseudonannolene parvula
Ipomoea cordillerae
Hypnum circinicaule
Mimosa castanoclada
Eugenia involucrata
Euploca distantiflora
Eugenia pyriformis
Euploca cerroleonensis
Mimosa tenuipendula
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,313.5 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.91 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
788 mm
Mean Discharge
12,597.688 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 49.0%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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