Rivera Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Rivera, Uruguay at coordinates 31.3298° S, 55.8178° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,656.1 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,349 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Rivera Basin is located in Rivera, Uruguay. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 31.3298° S, 55.8178° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Rivera Basin features an elevation/height of 202 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Rivera Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Rivera 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 | 2,656.1 km² |
| Avg Slope | 34.00° |
| Precipitation | 1349 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 22 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 202 m |
| Area | 2,656.1 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Reithrodon typicus
Ctenomys praderii
Smilodon populator
Toxodon platensis
Guggenheimia crocheti
Cryptonanus chacoensis
Leopardus colocolo
Eumops patagonicus
Sturnella superciliaris
Devincenzia gallinali
Limnornis rectirostris
Geothlypis velata
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Liolaemus gardeli
Aspronema dorsivittatum
Philodryas agassizii
Bothrops pubescens
Taeniophallus poecilopogon
Tropidurus catalanensis
Oxyrhopus rhombifer
Boiruna maculata
Ictalurus punctatus
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abaycosa paraguensis
Haematobia irritans
Odontocheila microptera
Canthon unicolor
Largus rufipennis
Euprognatha rastellifera
Stenocionops spinosissimus
Faltala viscacha
Smilax campestris
Eragrostis plana
Ipomoea variifolia
Iris pseudacorus
Ipomoea tacuaremboensis
Pontederia azurea
Acalypha variabilis
Andropogon gerardii
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,656.1 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.52 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
608 mm
Mean Discharge
50.775 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 45.1%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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