Misiones Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Misiones, Argentina at coordinates 27.8041° S, 55.2589° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,017.2 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,751 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 27.8041° S, 55.2589° 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 176 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 | 1,017.2 km² |
| Avg Slope | 43.00° |
| Precipitation | 1751 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 29 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 176 m |
| Area | 1,017.2 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Thylamys citellus
Ctenomys paraguayensis
Akodon philipmyersi
Myotis midastactus
Marmosa grisea
Interatherium brevifrons
Interatherium supernum
Felis catus
Elaenia sordida
Taubatornis campbelli
Anser anser
Arremon dorbignii
Cygnus atratus
Callipepla californica
Carduelis carduelis
Chloris chloris
Tropidurus teyumirim
Tropidurus tarara
Lithobates catesbeianus
Rhinella marina
Tropidurus lagunablanca
Colobosaura kraepelini
Colobodactylus dalcyanus
Ophiodes luciae
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Abtrichia squamosa
Ablerus macilentus
Abaris impunctata
Brycon orbignyanus
Atta cephalotes
Morpho peleides
Goliathus goliatus
Ipomoea cordillerae
Hypnum circinicaule
Mimosa castanoclada
Mimosa tobatiensis
Euploca margaritensis
Euploca distantiflora
Ipomoea chodatiana
Eugenia subterminalis
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,017.2 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.13 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
774 mm
Mean Discharge
2,615.23 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 44.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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