South West Ethiopia Peoples Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in South West Ethiopia Peoples, Ethiopia at coordinates 6.5292° N, 35.7481° E. Covering a total surface area of 883.6 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,508 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
South West Ethiopia Peoples Basin is located in South West Ethiopia Peoples, Ethiopia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 6.5292° N, 35.7481° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, South West Ethiopia Peoples Basin features an elevation/height of 1,378 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
South West Ethiopia Peoples Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, South West Ethiopia Peoples 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 | 883.6 km² |
| Avg Slope | 86.00° |
| Precipitation | 1508 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 29 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 1,378 m |
| Area | 883.6 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Pelorovis oldowayensis
Ammodorcas clarkei
Erythrocebus poliophaeus
Lemniscomys hoogstraali
Kerivoula eriophora
Pelomys rex
Cams simensis
Myotis morrisi
Sylvia brachyura
Campocolinus schlegelii
Muscicapa miniata
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Phrynobatrachus minutus
Bitis harenna
Letheobia largeni
Amietia angolensis
Naja subfulva
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Polypterus senegalus
Hydrocynus goliath
Polypterus senegalus
Messor galla
Platycypha caligata
Pseudorhynchus lanceolatus
Anoedopoda lamellata
Haetosmia ethiopiensis
Petersius conserialis
Larinus onopordi
Filopalpus kakaensis
Kedrostis elongata
Exacum quinquenervium
Commiphora kerstingii
Lepidagathis hamiltoniana
Gonolobus rostratus
Dracaena coleana
Dracaena marachiensis
Gonatopus aethiopicus
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
883.6 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.76 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
218 mm
Mean Discharge
5.204 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 14.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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