Matondovela Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Matondovela, Niassa Province, Zona Norte, Mozambique at coordinates 12.6478° S, 36.9284° E. Covering a total surface area of 553.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,206 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Matondovela Basin is located in Matondovela, Niassa Province, Zona Norte, Mozambique. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 12.6478° S, 36.9284° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Matondovela Basin features an elevation/height of 452 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Matondovela Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Matondovela 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 | 553.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 14.00° |
| Precipitation | 1206 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 14 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 452 m |
| Area | 553.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Crocidura munissii
Rhinolophus denti
Manis temminckii
Lepus saxatilis
Rhinolophus gorongosae
Paraxerus cepapi
Neotragus moschatus
Poecilogale albinucha
Amaurornis flavirostra
Pycnonotus tricolor
Scepomycter rubehoensis
Campocolinus coqui
Aenigmatolimnas marginalis
Parus griseiventris
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Hemisus guineensis
Strongylopus fasciatus
Myriopholis ionidesi
Xyelodontophis uluguruensis
Tomopterna natalensis
Breviceps sopranus
Arthroleptis wahlbergii
Amietia inyangae
Hydrocynus goliath
Polypterus senegalus
Abacetus hessei
Abacetus semotus
Abantis zambesiaca
Fuchibotulus kigelia
Oxyecous magnus
Eurycorypha parkeri
Tetraponera liengmei
Epeolus natalensis
Ficus sansibarica
Parkia filicoidea
Julbernardia globiflora
Eugenia malangensis
Amorphophallus mossambicensis
Stylochaeton natalensis
Hibiscus hareyae
Sacciolepis interrupta
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
553.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.31 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
395 mm
Mean Discharge
399.777 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 32.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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