Where is Lower Uele Basin located?

Lower Uele Basin is located in Lower Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 2.6856° N, 26.4755° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Lower Uele Basin?

As a Basin, Lower Uele Basin features an elevation/height of 668 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Lower Uele Basin?

Lower Uele Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Lower Uele Basin?

Yes, Lower Uele 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.

Lower Uele Basin Catchment Area (2205 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Lower Uele Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:2,205.1 km²

Avg Slope:18.00°

Precipitation:1923 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:20 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Lower Uele Basin

Lower Uele Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Lower Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo at coordinates 2.6856° N, 26.4755° E. Covering a total surface area of 2,205.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,923 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Uele Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	2,205.1 km²
Avg Slope	18.00°
Precipitation	1923 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	20 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	668 m
Area	2,205.1 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation668 m

Total Area2,205.1 km²

Avg Slope18.00°

LocationLower Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Coordinates2.6856° N, 26.4755° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff430 mm

Yearly Precip1923 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content31%

Silt Content17%

Sand Content52%

Organic Carbon20 g/kg

Water Content86%

Erosion Rate59 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height33.5 m

Above-Ground Biomass250 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)4.38 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.1456 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1702 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTropical Moist Broadleaf Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Jaguar

Panthera onca

Near ThreatenedFallback

Golden Lion Tamarin

Leontopithecus rosalia

EndangeredFallback

Lowland Tapir

Tapirus terrestris

Least ConcernFallback

Ocelot

Leopardus pardalis

Least ConcernFallback

Birds

Brown-chested AletheLocal Sighting

Pseudalethe poliocephala

UnknownVerified

Harpy Eagle

Harpia harpyja

VulnerableFallback

Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

Least ConcernFallback

Crested Guan

Penelope purpurascens

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Green Anaconda

Eunectes murinus

Least ConcernFallback

Green Iguana

Iguana iguana

Least ConcernFallback

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Goliath Tigerfish

Hydrocynus goliath

Least ConcernFallback

Senegal Bichir

Polypterus senegalus

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Efulen Paradise SkipperLocal Sighting

Abantis efulensis

Verified

Abantis elegantulaLocal Sighting

Abantis elegantula

Verified

Plants & Fungi

Pterocarpus soyauxiiLocal Sighting

Pterocarpus soyauxii

Verified

Dialium pachyphyllumLocal Sighting

Dialium pachyphyllum

Verified

Hua gaboniiLocal Sighting

Hua gabonii

Verified

Trichilia gilgianaLocal Sighting

Trichilia gilgiana

Verified

Macaranga monandraLocal Sighting

Macaranga monandra

Verified

Eriocoelum microspermumLocal Sighting

Eriocoelum microspermum

Verified

Celtis tessmanniiLocal Sighting

Celtis tessmannii

Verified

Balanites wilsonianaLocal Sighting

Balanites wilsoniana

Verified

Tropical Moist Broadleaf Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

2,205.1 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

100%

Forest

Leaf Area Index (LAI)

4.38 m²/m²

Density Classification

Closed Canopy Forest

Canopy Height33.5 m

Aboveground Biomass250.0 t/ha

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover100%

Cropland0%

Pastures / Rangelands0%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

22%Yield

Annual Runoff

430 mm

Mean Discharge

28.192 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 22.4%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

56 / 100

Soil Erosion

59t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:54%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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