M'Sawize Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in M'Sawize, Niassa Province, Zona Norte, Mozambique at coordinates 11.9326° S, 36.4064° E. Covering a total surface area of 726.7 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,222 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
M'Sawize Basin is located in M'Sawize, Niassa Province, Zona Norte, Mozambique. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 11.9326° S, 36.4064° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, M'Sawize Basin features an elevation/height of 553 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
M'Sawize Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, M'Sawize 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 | 726.7 km² |
| Avg Slope | 25.00° |
| Precipitation | 1222 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 20 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 553 m |
| Area | 726.7 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Crocidura munissii
Manis temminckii
Rhinolophus denti
Lepus saxatilis
Neotragus moschatus
Philantomba monticola
Genetta angolensis
Mops niveiventer
Amaurornis flavirostra
Parus griseiventris
Scepomycter rubehoensis
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis
Campocolinus coqui
Pycnonotus tricolor
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Arthroleptis wahlbergii
Breviceps sopranus
Myriopholis ionidesi
Rhampholeon tilburyi
Hemisus guineensis
Tomopterna natalensis
Strongylopus fasciatus
Amietia inyangae
Hydrocynus goliath
Polypterus senegalus
Abacetus emeritus
Abacetus lucidulus
Abantis zambesiaca
Epeolus natalensis
Tetraponera liengmei
Fuchibotulus kigelia
Tumicla arktos
Phaneroptera parva
Eugenia malangensis
Julbernardia globiflora
Parkia filicoidea
Ficus sansibarica
Stylochaeton natalensis
Amorphophallus mossambicensis
Convolvulus randii
Cladoceras rovumense
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
726.7 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.33 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
595 mm
Mean Discharge
51.884 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 48.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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