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San Juan Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in San Juan, Castrovirreyna, Huancavelica, Peru at coordinates 13.2019° S, 75.6837° W. Covering a total surface area of 3,323.3 km² with an average annual precipitation of 442 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
San Juan Basin is located in San Juan, Castrovirreyna, Huancavelica, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 13.2019° S, 75.6837° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, San Juan Basin features an elevation/height of 3,016 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
San Juan Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, San Juan 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 | 3,323.3 km² |
| Avg Slope | 191.00° |
| Precipitation | 442 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 32 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 3,016 m |
| Area | 3,323.3 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Thylamys tatei
Phyllotis amicus
Punomys lemminus
Mormopterus kalinowskii
Tomopeas ravus
Cynthiacetus peruvianus
Incakujira anillodefuego
Leopardus jacobitus
Inkayacu paracasensis
Icadyptes salasi
Turdus gigantodes
Lochmias obscurata
Aratinga erythrogenys
Columba erythrothorax
Tringa dorsalis
Ortygis ocellata
Piscogavialis jugaliperforatus
Macropholidus ruthveni
Osteocephalus cannatellai
Phyllodactylus microphyllus
Epictia rufidorsa
Microlophus tigris
Epictia alfredschmidti
Liolaemus insolitus
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Tomarus rostratus
Hadruroides bustamantei
Pheidole microps
Xanthopygus max
Orobothriurus atiquipa
Copestylum yura
Solenozetes carinatus
Copestylum escomeli
Polylepis microphylla
Senecio festucoides
Sticherus moyobambensis
Nicotiana knightiana
Anthurium llewellynii
Polylepis sacra
Cyathea fabiolae
Solanum arenicola
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
3,323.3 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.16 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
169 mm
Mean Discharge
12.214 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 38.2%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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