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La Rioja Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in La Rioja, Argentina at coordinates 29.7505° S, 66.8337° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,450.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 314 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
La Rioja Basin is located in La Rioja, Argentina. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 29.7505° S, 66.8337° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, La Rioja Basin features an elevation/height of 571 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
La Rioja Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, La Rioja 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 | 2,450.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 41.00° |
| Precipitation | 314 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 12 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 571 m |
| Area | 2,450.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Holochilus lagigliai
Pipanacoctomys aureus
Lyncodon patagonicus
Calyptophractus retusus
Thylamys pulchellus
Catagonus wagneri
Megatherium americanum
Sclerocalyptus ornatus
Nothura darwinii
Gallinula melanops
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Liolaemus calliston
Epictia albipuncta
Ophiodes intermedius
Leiosaurus paronae
Erythrolamprus albertguentheri
Dipsas lavillai
Philodryas erlandi
Crotalus viridis
Ictalurus punctatus
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abaris picipes
Eucatops formicetorum
Actinopus clavero
Elachista kherana
Euschistus cornutus
Perittia nephele
Myllaena lynchi
Pselaphellus vestitus
Solanum marmoratum
Mimosa chacoensis
Oxalis benjaminii
Aa achalensis
Microstachys dasycarpa
Oxalis morronei
Desmodium burkartii
Manihot takape
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,450.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.97 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
34 mm
Mean Discharge
18.446 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 10.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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