Lunahuaná Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Lunahuaná, Cañete, Lima, Peru at coordinates 12.9537° S, 76.0942° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,207.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 138 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Lunahuaná Basin is located in Lunahuaná, Cañete, Lima, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 12.9537° S, 76.0942° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Lunahuaná Basin features an elevation/height of 1,644 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Lunahuaná Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Lunahuaná 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 | 1,207.9 km² |
| Avg Slope | 217.00° |
| Precipitation | 138 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 22 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,644 m |
| Area | 1,207.9 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Thylamys tatei
Punomys lemminus
Phyllotis amicus
Tomopeas ravus
Eumops chiribaya
Incakujira anillodefuego
Chilcacetus cavirhinus
Leopardus jacobitus
Icadyptes salasi
Inkayacu paracasensis
Turdus gigantodes
Aratinga erythrogenys
Lochmias obscurata
Ortygis ocellata
Columba erythrothorax
Tringa dorsalis
Piscogavialis jugaliperforatus
Phyllodactylus microphyllus
Osteocephalus cannatellai
Macropholidus ruthveni
Liolaemus insolitus
Epictia tesselata
Dipsas williamsi
Epictia rufidorsa
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Pheidole microps
Hadruroides bustamantei
Tomarus rostratus
Xanthopygus max
Hadruroides graceae
Copestylum escomeli
Copestylum pseudotachina
Scopogonalia subolivacea
Polylepis microphylla
Sticherus moyobambensis
Nicotiana knightiana
Senecio festucoides
Anthurium llewellynii
Polylepis sacra
Solanum pseudoamericanum
Cyathea fabiolae
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,207.9 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
1.71 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
133 mm
Mean Discharge
71.687 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 96.4%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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