Pacoa Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Pacoa, Vaupés, RAP Amazonía, Colombia at coordinates 0.0464° S, 70.4762° W. Covering a total surface area of 282.6 km² with an average annual precipitation of 3,056 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Pacoa Basin is located in Pacoa, Vaupés, RAP Amazonía, Colombia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 0.0464° S, 70.4762° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Pacoa Basin features an elevation/height of 163 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Pacoa Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Pacoa 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 | 282.6 km² |
| Avg Slope | 14.00° |
| Precipitation | 3056 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 27 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 163 m |
| Area | 282.6 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Aotus griseimembra
Aotus lemurinus
Bos taurus
Trichechus inunguis
Tremarctos ornatus
Caenolestes convelatus
Artibeus glaucus
Cyclopes ida
Grallaria alvarezi
Grallaria spatiator
Oceanodroma castro
Saucerottia edward
Buteo albicaudatus
Oxypogon stuebelii
Oceanodroma melania
Calidris fuscicollis
Dinosuchus neivensis
Synapturanus artifex
Hyloxalus arliensis
Bolitoglossa muisca
Caecilia pulchraserrana
Epicrionops parkeri
Andinobates cassidyhornae
Pristimantis gracilis
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Hyphessobrycon flammeus
Brycon falcatus
Astronotus mikoljii
Gymnotus carapo
Parotocinclus yaka
Pimelodella yaharo
Gymnotus coropinae
Hyphessobrycon daguae
Micrandra spruceana
Eugenia cowanii
Abutilon bivalve
Strychnos erichsonii
Eugenia roseiflora
Zamia ulei
Zamia hymenophyllidia
Smilax lappacea
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
282.6 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
6.08 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
2,113 mm
Mean Discharge
216.961 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 69.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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