Khomas Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Khomas, Namibia at coordinates 22.7795° S, 17.7110° E. Covering a total surface area of 476.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 326 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Khomas Basin is located in Khomas, Namibia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 22.7795° S, 17.7110° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Khomas Basin features an elevation/height of 1,585 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Khomas Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Khomas 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 | 476.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 29.00° |
| Precipitation | 326 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 15 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,585 m |
| Area | 476.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Sauromys petrophilus
Graphiurus ocularis
Laephotis namibensis
Rhabdomys pumalio
Elephantulus edwardii
Atelerix frontalis
Equus zebra
Erythrocebus patas
Parus cinerascens
Geococcyx californianus
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Micrathene whitneyi
Amietia fuscigula
Prosymna angolensis
Nucras aurantiaca
Tomopterna delalandii
Strongylopus springbokensis
Tomopterna marmorata
Cacosternum karooicum
Cacosternum boettgeri
Cyprinodon macularius
Oncorhynchus apache
Aberoptus platessoides
Ablabera hottentota
Nixonia mcgregori
Namibimydas psamminos
Cebrennus rechenbergi
Tetramorium aisha
Hexophthalma albospinosa
Pentastiridius sudanicus
Abutilon rehmannii
Abutilon pycnodon
Ruschia rupestris
Petalidium karasbergense
Petalidium konkiepense
Senecio namibensis
Chamaecrista gordon-grayei
Solanum umtuma
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
476.2 km²
Forest
No forest cover detected.
Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.
Annual Runoff
10 mm
Mean Discharge
0.146 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 3.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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