Kole Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Kole, Northern Region, Uganda at coordinates 2.4886° N, 32.8427° E. Covering a total surface area of 432.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,292 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Kole Basin is located in Kole, Northern Region, Uganda. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 2.4886° N, 32.8427° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Kole Basin features an elevation/height of 1,065 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Kole Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Kole 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 | 432.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 14.00° |
| Precipitation | 1292 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 13 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,065 m |
| Area | 432.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Crocidura pasha
Taterillus harringtoni
Otomys irroratus
Crocidura montis
Micropithecus leakeyorum
Cephalophus adersi
Alcelaphus cokii
Rhynchocyon chrysopygus
Heteryphantes nigricollis
Granatina ianthogaster
Parus funereus
Chlorophoneus bocagei
Muscicapa lendu
Quelea sanguineirostris
Linurgus elgonensis
Athene cunicularia
Kinyongia carpenteri
Afrixalus phantasma
Phrynobatrachus bequaerti
Crotalus viridis
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Hydrocynus goliath
Polypterus senegalus
Synodontis multipunctatus
Gnathonemus petersii
Abemus hemichrysis
Camponotus sericeus
Cannula gracilis
Acrapex miscantha
Epeolus natalensis
Echinax longespina
Glyphoclonus miripennis
Gamia shelleyi
Acanthocoleus elgonensis
Skeletocutis ipuletii
Cynoglossum cherangauiense
Stylochaeton salaamicum
Solanum phoxocarpum
Clerodendrum fasciculatum
Uvariodendron schmidtii
Stylochaeton bogneri
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
432.2 km²
Forest
No forest cover detected.
Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.
Annual Runoff
149 mm
Mean Discharge
2.079 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 11.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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