Where is Urzhar District Basin located?

Urzhar District Basin is located in Urzhar District, Abay Region, Kazakhstan. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 46.7286° N, 81.3019° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Urzhar District Basin?

As a Basin, Urzhar District Basin features an elevation/height of 505 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Urzhar District Basin?

Urzhar District Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Urzhar District Basin?

Yes, Urzhar District 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.

Urzhar District Basin Catchment Area (2338 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Urzhar District Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:2,337.6 km²

Avg Slope:19.00°

Precipitation:346 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:26 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Urzhar District Basin

Urzhar District Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Urzhar District, Abay Region, Kazakhstan at coordinates 46.7286° N, 81.3019° E. Covering a total surface area of 2,337.6 km² with an average annual precipitation of 346 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions About Urzhar District Basin

Land Use / Cover

Analysis Index

Quick Facts

Drainage Area	2,337.6 km²
Avg Slope	19.00°
Precipitation	346 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	26 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	505 m
Area	2,337.6 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation505 m

Total Area2,337.6 km²

Avg Slope19.00°

LocationUrzhar District, Abay Region, Kazakhstan

Coordinates46.7286° N, 81.3019° E

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff26 mm

Yearly Precip346 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content16%

Silt Content41%

Sand Content43%

Organic Carbon26 g/kg

Water Content36%

Erosion Rate398 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height14.3 m

Above-Ground Biomass111.7 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)2.02 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.300 mm

Potential Evapotransp.965 mm

Avg Snow Cover31%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTemperate Grasslands Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Tachyoryctoides obrutschewiLocal Sighting

Tachyoryctoides obrutschewi

UnknownVerified

Tien Shan Birch Mouse

Sicista tianshanica

Least ConcernVerified

Tien Shan Shrew

Sorex asper

Least ConcernVerified

Brandt s Hedgehog

Paraechinus hypomelas

Least ConcernVerified

Large-eared Pika

Ochotona macrotis

Least ConcernVerified

Pale Weasel

Mustela altaica

Near ThreatenedVerified

Siberian long-eared bat

Plecotus ognevi

Least ConcernVerified

Southern Birch Mouse

Sicista subtilis

Least ConcernVerified

Birds

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Least ConcernFallback

Greater Prairie Chicken

Tympanuchus cupido

Least ConcernFallback

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Least ConcernFallback

Reptiles & Amphibians

Racerunner

Eremias arguta

Verified

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

Least ConcernFallback

Bullsnake

Pituophis catenifer sayi

Least ConcernFallback

Fish

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Least ConcernFallback

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Least ConcernFallback

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

Least ConcernFallback

Insects & Invertebrates

Aboilus tuzigouensisLocal Sighting

Aboilus tuzigouensis

Verified

Abactinocrinus devonicusLocal Sighting

Abactinocrinus devonicus

Verified

Anaceratagallia ribauti

Verified

Anaceratagallia aciculata

Verified

Anthonomus germanicus

Verified

Pyropteron koshantschikovi

Plants & Fungi

Stipa tremula

Verified

Big Bluestem Grass

Andropogon gerardii

Fallback

Buffalo Grass

Bouteloua dactyloides

Fallback

Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Fallback

Indian Grass

Sorghastrum nutans

Fallback

Temperate Grasslands Biome

Catchment Bio-Hydrological Profile

Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.

Drainage Area

2,337.6 km²

Canopy Structure

GEDI Lidar

3%

Forest

Leaf Area Index (LAI)

2.02 m²/m²

Density Classification

Barren Landscape

Canopy Height14.3 m

Aboveground Biomass111.7 t/ha

Interactive Climatograph

Rainfall (mm)

Temp (°C)

Land Cover Breakdown

Forest / Tree Cover3%

Cropland10%

Pastures / Rangelands41%

Urbanization & Infrastructure0%

Open Water Bodies46%

Water Yield Profile

HydroRIVERS

8%Yield

Annual Runoff

26 mm

Mean Discharge

25.563 m³/s

Water yield ratio of 7.5%, converting precipitation into channel flow.

Landscape Integrity

Human Stress

84 / 100

Soil Erosion

398t/h/y

Tectonic Slope Stability:57%

Nighttime Light Index:100%

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