Nuquí Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Nuquí, Chocó, RAP Pacífico, Colombia at coordinates 5.5512° N, 77.3179° W. Covering a total surface area of 1,527.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 6,290 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Nuquí Basin is located in Nuquí, Chocó, RAP Pacífico, Colombia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 5.5512° N, 77.3179° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Nuquí Basin features an elevation/height of 190 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Nuquí Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Nuquí 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 | 1,527.5 km² |
| Avg Slope | 91.00° |
| Precipitation | 6290 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 70 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 190 m |
| Area | 1,527.5 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Tremarctos ornatus
Trichechus inunguis
Aotus griseimembra
Aotus lemurinus
Bos taurus
Hippopotamus amphibius
Dinomys branicku
Rhipidomys similis
Sipia berlepschi
Grallaria spatiator
Limosa haemastica
Oceanodroma castro
Buteo polyosoma
Buteo albicaudatus
Chlorestes eliciae
Oceanodroma microsoma
Dendrophidion prolixum
Tantilla nigra
Leucostethus jota
Caecilia pulchraserrana
Pristimantis gracilis
Epicrionops parkeri
Bolitoglossa muisca
Anolis rivalis
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Astronotus mikoljii
Brycon falcatus
Hyphessobrycon daguae
Parotocinclus yaka
Pimelodella yaharo
Gymnotus carapo
Gymnotus coropinae
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Alseis blackiana
Eugenia coloradoensis
Prioria copaifera
Cordia bicolor
Eugenia multirimosa
Virola sebifera
Trattinnickia aspera
Zamia pyrophylla
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
1,527.5 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
7.50 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
5,320 mm
Mean Discharge
1.493 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 84.6%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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