Khomas Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Khomas, Namibia at coordinates 23.2197° S, 17.3824° E. Covering a total surface area of 1,579 km² with an average annual precipitation of 297 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 23.2197° S, 17.3824° 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 1,457 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 | 1,579 km² |
| Avg Slope | 23.00° |
| Precipitation | 297 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 11 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,457 m |
| Area | 1,579 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Cistugo seabrae
Addax nasomaculatus
Nycteris hispida
Elephantulus pilicaudus
Equus zebra
Hystrix africaeaustralis
Sylvicapra grimmia
Graphiurus ocularis
Parus cinerascens
Geococcyx californianus
Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
Micrathene whitneyi
Cacosternum karooicum
Prosymna angolensis
Cacosternum boettgeri
Nucras aurantiaca
Amietia fuscigula
Strongylopus springbokensis
Tomopterna marmorata
Tomopterna delalandii
Cyprinodon macularius
Oncorhynchus apache
Aberoptus platessoides
Ablabera hottentota
Nemopterella africana
Namibimydas psamminos
Tetramorium clunum
Smicronyx fallax
Nothomydas picketti
Nixonia mcgregori
Abutilon rehmannii
Abutilon pycnodon
Chamaecrista gordon-grayei
Coccinia quinqueloba
Coccinia rehmannii
Petalidium karasbergense
Disakisperma eleusine
Ruschia rupestris
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,579 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.95 m²/m²
Density Classification
Barren Landscape
Annual Runoff
8 mm
Mean Discharge
0.391 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 2.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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