Maués Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Maués, Amazonas, North Region, Brazil at coordinates 4.8469° S, 57.7181° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,197.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,284 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Maués Basin is located in Maués, Amazonas, North Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 4.8469° S, 57.7181° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Maués Basin features an elevation/height of 116 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Maués Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Maués 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 | 1,197.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 40.00° |
| Precipitation | 2284 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 30 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 116 m |
| Area | 1,197.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Juscelinomys guaporensis
Alouatta guariba
Callicebus nigrifrons
Blastocerus dichotomus
Monodelphis theresa
Bos taurus
Holmesina cryptae
Micoureus constantiae
Tityra leucura
Phaeomyias murina
Trogon muriciensis
Megascops stangiae
Megascops alagoensis
Tringa dorsalis
Synallaxis amazonica
Spinus alleni
Loxopholis osvaldoi
Cercosaura anordosquama
Adenomera phonotriccus
Amazophrynella bilinguis
Rhinatrema ron
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Cercosaura olivacea
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abapeba taruma
Brycon orbignyanus
Characidium helmeri
Listrura picinguabae
Microcambeva jucuensis
Gymnotus refugio
Astronotus mikoljii
Gymnotus cuia
Abutilon sellovianum
Abolboda bella
Salvia officinalis
Schizolobium parahyba
Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus
Dimorphandra mollis
Nephelium lappaceum
Zanthoxylum fagara
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,197.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.93 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
1,080 mm
Mean Discharge
40.928 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 47.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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