Sofala Province Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Sofala Province, Zona Centro, Mozambique at coordinates 20.5676° S, 34.4477° E. Covering a total surface area of 533.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 901 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Sofala Province Basin is located in Sofala Province, Zona Centro, Mozambique. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 20.5676° S, 34.4477° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Sofala Province Basin features an elevation/height of 38 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Sofala Province Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Sofala Province 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 | 533.9 km² |
| Avg Slope | 3.00° |
| Precipitation | 901 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 14 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 38 m |
| Area | 533.9 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Myosorex tenuis
Crocidura mariquensis
Mus neavei
Cephalophus natalensis
Paraxerus vincent
Scotophilus viridis
Giraffa giraffa
Taphozous perforatus
Cuculus cafer
Harpia harpyja
Ara macao
Penelope purpurascens
Hyperolius inyangae
Panaspis wahlbergii
Leptotyphlops mbanjensis
Arthroleptis stenodactylus
Afrotyphlops rondoensis
Hyperolius tuberilinguis
Panaspis massaiensis
Eunectes murinus
Hydrocynus goliath
Polypterus senegalus
Synodontis multipunctatus
Gnathonemus petersii
Abisares viridipenne
Anterhynchium grayi
Scybalocanthon sexspilotus
Hylaeus xanthostoma
Arantia fasciata
Eurysternus wittmerorum
Choneplax indica
Copuetta erecta
Crepidorhopalon droseroides
Gonatopus petiolulatus
Celosia patentiloba
Stemodiopsis kamundii
Callopsis volkensii
Occultia fragrans
Stenoglottis longifolia
Vernoniastrum nestor
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
533.9 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.85 m²/m²
Density Classification
Sparse Shrubland
Annual Runoff
358 mm
Mean Discharge
5.888 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 39.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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