Tombouctou Cercle Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Tombouctou Cercle, Taoudénit Region, Mali at coordinates 17.8527° N, 1.9738° W. Covering a total surface area of 916.5 km² with an average annual precipitation of 103 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Tombouctou Cercle Basin is located in Tombouctou Cercle, Taoudénit Region, Mali. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 17.8527° N, 1.9738° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Tombouctou Cercle Basin features an elevation/height of 291 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Tombouctou Cercle Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Tombouctou Cercle 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 | 916.5 km² |
| Avg Slope | 6.00° |
| Precipitation | 103 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon |
| Avg Elevation | 291 m |
| Area | 916.5 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Rhinolophus dobsoni
Gerbillus watersi
Ictonyx libycus
Gerbilliscus gambiana
Scotophilus leucogaster
Apterodon gaudryi
Orycteropus djourabensis
Crocidura tephra
Spiloptila clamans
Astrilda nonnula
Phasianus africanus
Athene cunicularia
Tympanuchus cupido
Buteo jamaicensis
Pararhadinaea melanogaster
Agama boueti
Atractaspis phillipsi
Pelomedusa schweinfurthi
Naja nubiae
Letheobia toritensis
Platyceps florulentus
Tarentola ephippiata
Cyprinus carpio
Micropterus salmoides
Lepomis macrochirus
Abyssaster tara
Abyssoprimnoa gemina
Disparomitus spatula
Platyverticula ritchiei
Haetosmia ethiopiensis
Euclasta mirabilis
Disparomitus lineatus
Pandinoides cavimanus
Equilabium jebel-marrae
Daucus spec
Cynomorium coccineum
Roella ciliata
Drypis spinosa
Salix coluteoides
Agave filifera
Biarum dispar
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
916.5 km²
Forest
No forest cover detected.
Canopy height, aboveground biomass, and Leaf Area Index (LAI) are only computed for active forest systems.
Annual Runoff
11 mm
Mean Discharge
0.305 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 10.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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