
The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale, County Limerick, Mid-West Region, Ireland at coordinates 52.4851° N, 8.8426° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,026.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,046 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale Basin is located in The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale, County Limerick, Mid-West Region, Ireland. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 52.4851° N, 8.8426° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale Basin features an elevation/height of 79 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, The Municipal District of Adare — Rathkeale 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 | 2,026.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 17.00° |
| Precipitation | 1046 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 92 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 79 m |
| Area | 2,026.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Rattus sanila
Arvicola cantiana
Mustela putorius
Pteropus neohibernicus
Kobus leche
Mustela lutreola
Erinaceus europaeus
Miniopterus macrocneme
Gallirallus ernstmayri
Vanellus spinosus
Zonotrichia albicollis
Passerina ciris
Aratinga wagleri
Leptoptilos crumeniferus
Phoeniconaias minor
Anas castanea
Alytes obstetricans
Bombina variegata
Triturus carnifex
Ichthyosaura alpestris
Pelophylax kurtmuelleri
Pelophylax ridibundus
Heloderma suspectum
Eryx conicus
Labeo rohita
Gibelion catla
Anabas testudineus
Trichogaster fasciata
Abax durhamianus
Morganucodon tardus
Morganucodon watsoni
Nosopsyllus fasciatus
Hypoponera punctatissima
Anacridium aegyptium
Scolytus multistriatus
Anaceratagallia venosa
Cedrus atlantica
Rosulabryum coloratum
Thuja plicata
Rosulabryum campylothecium
Heteroscyphus fissistipus
Sasa veitchii
Allium ursinum
Thamnocalamus spathiflorus
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,026.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.07 m²/m²
Density Classification
Barren Landscape
Annual Runoff
884 mm
Mean Discharge
3.843 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 84.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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