Mitú Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Mitú, Vaupés, RAP Amazonía, Colombia at coordinates 0.6373° N, 70.4034° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,165.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 3,205 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Mitú Basin is located in Mitú, Vaupés, RAP Amazonía, Colombia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 0.6373° N, 70.4034° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Mitú Basin features an elevation/height of 211 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Mitú Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Mitú 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 | 1,165.1 km² |
| Avg Slope | 13.00° |
| Precipitation | 3205 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 38 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 211 m |
| Area | 1,165.1 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Lagothrix lagothricha
Aotus griseimembra
Tremarctos ornatus
Trichechus inunguis
Bos taurus
Caenolestes convelatus
Puma yagouaroundi
Myoprocta pratt
Grallaria alvarezi
Grallaria spatiator
Chlorestes eliciae
Oxypogon stuebelii
Harpyhaliaetus solitarius
Leucopternis plumbeus
Limosa haemastica
Oceanodroma tethys
Dinosuchus neivensis
Synapturanus artifex
Leucostethus jota
Epicrionops parkeri
Caecilia pulchraserrana
Bolitoglossa muisca
Hyloxalus arliensis
Elachistocleis sikuani
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Brycon falcatus
Gymnotus carapo
Astronotus mikoljii
Parotocinclus yaka
Gymnotus coropinae
Pimelodella yaharo
Hyphessobrycon daguae
Eugenia cowanii
Micrandra spruceana
Eugenia roseiflora
Strychnos erichsonii
Abutilon bivalve
Zamia hymenophyllidia
Zamia lecointei
Smilax lappacea
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,165.1 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
6.31 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
2,123 mm
Mean Discharge
78.765 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 66.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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