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Lawas Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Lawas, Sarawak, Malaysia at coordinates 4.8045° N, 115.5093° E. Covering a total surface area of 997.3 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,947 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Lawas Basin is located in Lawas, Sarawak, Malaysia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 4.8045° N, 115.5093° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Lawas Basin features an elevation/height of 551 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Lawas Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Lawas 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 | 997.3 km² |
| Avg Slope | 104.00° |
| Precipitation | 2947 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 35 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 551 m |
| Area | 997.3 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Prionailurus planiceps
Hemigalus derbyanus
Crocidura fuliginosa
Crocidura negligens
Balionycteris maculata
Rhinolophus proconsulis
Tragulus napu
Tupaia minor
Batrachostomus mixtus
Rhizothera dulitensis
Pitta baudii
Pyrrhula waterstradti
Copsychus saularis
Amaurornis phoenicurus
Dicrurus macrocercus
Halcyon smyrnensis
Lycodon tristrigatus
Limnonectes shompenorum
Limnonectes utara
Ansonia teneritas
Lithobates catesbeianus
Gastrophrynoides immaculatus
Philautus kakipanjang
Phrynoidis asper
Anabas testudineus
Channa striata
Channa marulius
Clarias batrachus
Labeo rohita
Pseudomystus fumosus
Glyptothorax fuscus
Lepidocephalus macrochir
Apis cerana indica
Papilio polytes
Abacopteris nitida
Artabotrys crassifolius
Ipomoea nil
Homalomena truncata
Epipremnum giganteum
Codonoboea rheophytica
Chassalia northiana
Chamaecrista nictitans
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
997.3 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
5.92 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
2,140 mm
Mean Discharge
71.028 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 72.6%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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