Where is Punia Basin located?

Punia Basin is located in Punia, Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 1.6142° S, 27.2177° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Punia Basin?

As a Basin, Punia Basin features an elevation/height of 788 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Punia Basin?

Punia Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Punia Basin?

Yes, Punia 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.

Punia Basin Catchment Area (1296 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Punia Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:1,295.6 km²

Avg Slope:55.00°

Precipitation:1970 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:37 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Punia Basin

Punia Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Punia, Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo at coordinates 1.6142° S, 27.2177° E. Covering a total surface area of 1,295.6 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,970 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Punia Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	1,295.6 km²
Avg Slope	55.00°
Precipitation	1970 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	37 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	788 m
Area	1,295.6 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation788 m

Total Area1,295.6 km²

Avg Slope55.00°

LocationPunia, Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Coordinates1.6142° S, 27.2177° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff1109 mm

Yearly Precip1970 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content35%

Silt Content17%

Sand Content48%

Organic Carbon37 g/kg

Water Content93%

Erosion Rate178 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height33.7 m

Above-Ground Biomass263.5 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)4.46 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.1514 mm

Potential Evapotransp.1630 mm

Avg Snow CoverN/A

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTropical Moist Broadleaf Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Jaguar

Panthera onca

Near ThreatenedFallback

Golden Lion Tamarin

Leontopithecus rosalia

EndangeredFallback

Lowland Tapir

Tapirus terrestris

Least ConcernFallback

Ocelot

Leopardus pardalis

Least ConcernFallback

Birds

Brown-chested AletheLocal Sighting

Pseudalethe poliocephala

UnknownVerified

Harpy Eagle

Harpia harpyja

VulnerableFallback

Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

Least ConcernFallback

Crested Guan

Penelope purpurascens

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Green Anaconda

Eunectes murinus

Least ConcernFallback

Green Iguana

Iguana iguana

Least ConcernFallback

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Goliath Tigerfish

Hydrocynus goliath

Least ConcernFallback

Senegal Bichir

Polypterus senegalus

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Efulen Paradise SkipperLocal Sighting

Abantis efulensis

Verified

Abantis elegantulaLocal Sighting

Abantis elegantula

Verified

Plants & Fungi

Hua gaboniiLocal Sighting

Hua gabonii

Verified

Dialium pachyphyllumLocal Sighting

Dialium pachyphyllum

Verified

Macaranga monandraLocal Sighting

Macaranga monandra

Verified

Trichilia gilgianaLocal Sighting

Trichilia gilgiana

Verified

Dialium excelsumLocal Sighting

Dialium excelsum

Verified

Eriocoelum microspermumLocal Sighting

Eriocoelum microspermum

Verified

Balanites wilsonianaLocal Sighting

Balanites wilsoniana

Verified

Celtis tessmanniiLocal Sighting

Celtis tessmannii

Verified

Tropical Moist Broadleaf Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

1,295.6 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

100%

Forest

Leaf Area Index (LAI)

4.46 m²/m²

Density Classification

Closed Canopy Forest

Canopy Height33.7 m

Aboveground Biomass263.5 t/ha

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover100%

Cropland0%

Pastures / Rangelands0%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies0%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

56%Yield

Annual Runoff

1,109 mm

Mean Discharge

46.931 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 56.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

45 / 100

Soil Erosion

178t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:100%

Nighttime Light Index:0%

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