Misiones Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Misiones, Argentina at coordinates 27.5484° S, 54.9131° W. Covering a total surface area of 3,660.6 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,727 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Misiones Basin is located in Misiones, Argentina. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 27.5484° S, 54.9131° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Misiones Basin features an elevation/height of 270 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Misiones Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Misiones 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 | 3,660.6 km² |
| Avg Slope | 56.00° |
| Precipitation | 1727 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 27 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 270 m |
| Area | 3,660.6 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Thylamys citellus
Ctenomys paraguayensis
Bibimys chacoensis
Myotis midastactus
Marmosa grisea
Felis catus
Interatherium supernum
Leopardus geoffroyi
Elaenia sordida
Taubatornis campbelli
Arremon dorbignii
Anser anser
Callipepla californica
Cygnus atratus
Chloris chloris
Carduelis carduelis
Colobosaura kraepelini
Tropidurus tarara
Lithobates catesbeianus
Rhinella marina
Tropidurus lagunablanca
Tropidurus teyumirim
Ophiodes luciae
Colobodactylus dalcyanus
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Ablerus macilentus
Abaris impunctata
Abtrichia squamosa
Brycon orbignyanus
Atta cephalotes
Morpho peleides
Goliathus goliatus
Ipomoea cordillerae
Hypnum circinicaule
Mimosa castanoclada
Serturnera paraguayensis
Eugenia subterminalis
Euploca dunaensis
Ipomoea aemilii
Mimosa tenuipendula
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
3,660.6 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.09 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
745 mm
Mean Discharge
2,550.288 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 43.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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