Tambo Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Tambo, Huaytará, Huancavelica, Peru at coordinates 13.6494° S, 75.2115° W. Covering a total surface area of 482 km² with an average annual precipitation of 642 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Tambo Basin is located in Tambo, Huaytará, Huancavelica, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 13.6494° S, 75.2115° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Tambo Basin features an elevation/height of 3,911 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Tambo Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Tambo 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 | 482 km² |
| Avg Slope | 161.00° |
| Precipitation | 642 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 37 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 3,911 m |
| Area | 482 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Tomopeas ravus
Phyllotis limatus
Lagidium viscacia
Mormopterus kalinowskii
Cynthiacetus peruvianus
Chilcacetus cavirhinus
Thylamys tatei
Thylamys pallidior
Icadyptes salasi
Inkayacu paracasensis
Ortygis ocellata
Mecocerculus taeniopterus
Columba erythrothorax
Diglossa pectoralis
Tringa dorsalis
Perudyptes devriesi
Epictia alfredschmidti
Microlophus tigris
Osteocephalus cannatellai
Liolaemus insolitus
Epictia rufidorsa
Dipsas williamsi
Epictia tesselata
Macropholidus ruthveni
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Orobothriurus atiquipa
Copestylum pseudotachina
Compsodactylus martinezi
Hadruroides graceae
Pelmatellus amicorum
Mathania hughesi
Copestylum yura
Otostigmus muticus
Sticherus moyobambensis
Senecio festucoides
Nicotiana knightiana
Polylepis microphylla
Polylepis sacra
Solanum arenicola
Cyathea fabiolae
Solanum pseudoamericanum
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
482 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
2.46 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
175 mm
Mean Discharge
1.376 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 27.3%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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