Kigoma Region Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Kigoma Region, Western Zone, Tanzania at coordinates 5.2579° S, 30.0946° E. Covering a total surface area of 2,383 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,059 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Kigoma Region Basin is located in Kigoma Region, Western Zone, Tanzania. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 5.2579° S, 30.0946° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Kigoma Region Basin features an elevation/height of 1,136 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Kigoma Region Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Kigoma Region 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 | 2,383 km² |
| Avg Slope | 44.00° |
| Precipitation | 1059 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 21 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,136 m |
| Area | 2,383 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Elephantulus fuscus
Equus quagga
Calcochloris obtusirostris
Amblysomus marleyi
Homo rhodesiensis
Homo rudolfensis
Lemniscomys roseveari
Crocidura pitmani
Phyllastrephus alfredi
Ortygornis sephaena
Muscicapa boehmi
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Breviceps adspersus
Phrynobatrachus stewartae
Psammophis zambiensis
Letheobia gracilis
Leptotyphlops ionidesi
Rhampholeon chapmanorum
Hyperolius dartevellei
Polemon christyi
Hydrocynus goliath
Polypterus senegalus
Abacetus pseudomashunus
Abacetus trivialis
Abrostola violacea
Ablabesmyia nilotica
Haetosmia ethiopiensis
Epeolus natalensis
Dracontogena rubondoensis
Abacetus suboccidentalis
Coleus zombensis
Bidens schimperi
Equilabium equisetiforme
Entada bacillaris
Mimosa mossambicensis
Convolvulus thomsonii
Xerophytavorus furcillatus
Casuarina stricta
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,383 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.09 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
108 mm
Mean Discharge
342.327 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 10.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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