São João da Lagoa Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in São João da Lagoa, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 16.8612° S, 44.5475° W. Covering a total surface area of 977.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,262 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
São João da Lagoa Basin is located in São João da Lagoa, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 16.8612° S, 44.5475° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, São João da Lagoa Basin features an elevation/height of 723 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
São João da Lagoa Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, São João da Lagoa 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 | 977.9 km² |
| Avg Slope | 34.00° |
| Precipitation | 1262 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 19 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 723 m |
| Area | 977.9 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Hydrochoeris hydrochaeris
Hylaeamys acritus
Ahytherium aureum
Palaeolama major
Cryptonanus chacoensis
Mustela putorius
Thylamys karimii
Leopardus geoffroyi
Psittacus aestivus
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Eurolophosaurus divaricatus
Gymnodactylus guttulatus
Pristimantis latro
Microcaecilia taylori
Physalalemus fuscomaculatus
Micrablepharus atticolus
Lygophis meridionalis
Calyptommatus frontalis
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Abiliodesmus cataractae
Abroteles setulosus
Characidium tapuia
Characidium samurai
Hypostomus krikati
Hypostomus velhochico
Astronotus mikoljii
Characidium barbosai
Catasetum dalastranum
Digitaria aequiglumis
Hoplocryptanthus glaziovii
Catasetum santo-antoniense
Anthurium narae
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Anthurium erythrospathaceum
Wodyetia bifurcata
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
977.9 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.39 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
324 mm
Mean Discharge
9.921 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 25.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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