Lavalleja Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Lavalleja, Uruguay at coordinates 33.6745° S, 55.1051° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,322.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,272 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Lavalleja Basin is located in Lavalleja, Uruguay. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 33.6745° S, 55.1051° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Lavalleja Basin features an elevation/height of 159 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Lavalleja Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Lavalleja 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 | 1,322.9 km² |
| Avg Slope | 25.00° |
| Precipitation | 1272 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 32 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 159 m |
| Area | 1,322.9 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Eopachyrucos ranchoverdensis
Microcavia aua
Oxymycterus josei
Toxodon platensis
Guggenheimia crocheti
Smilodon populator
Ozotoceros bezoarticus
Alouatta caraya
Geothlypis velata
Sturnella superciliaris
Devincenzia gallinali
Limnornis rectirostris
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Liolaemus gardeli
Philodryas agassizii
Aspronema dorsivittatum
Taeniophallus poecilopogon
Bothrops pubescens
Oxyrhopus rhombifer
Cercosaura schreibersii
Chironius bicarinatus
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abaycosa paraguensis
Largus rufipennis
Cosmoclopius nigroannulatus
Coprophanaeus milon
Achryson undulatum
Euprognatha rastellifera
Smicridea coronata
Culicoides carbonelli
Eucalyptus robusta
Eugenia uruguayensis
Smilax campestris
Ipomoea variifolia
Ipomoea tacuaremboensis
Iris pseudacorus
Pontederia azurea
Acalypha variabilis
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,322.9 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.41 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
639 mm
Mean Discharge
24.754 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 50.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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