Valença Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Valença, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 13.4903° S, 39.1878° W. Covering a total surface area of 481.6 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,984 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Valença Basin is located in Valença, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 13.4903° S, 39.1878° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Valença Basin features an elevation/height of 138 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Valença Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Valença 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 | 481.6 km² |
| Avg Slope | 57.00° |
| Precipitation | 1984 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 37 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 138 m |
| Area | 481.6 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Euryoryzomys lamia
Calomys cerqueirai
Sairadelphys tocantinensis
Micoureus demerarae
Felis catus
Leopardus colocolo
Cebus unicolor
Mico nigriceps
Myrmeciza loricata
Psarocolius auricollis
Eimeria ferreirai
Tringa dorsalis
Megascops alagoensis
Megascops stangiae
Polioptila attenboroughi
Spinus alleni
Sarcosuchus hartti
Leposoma scincoides
Pristimantis guianensis
Proceratophrys sanctaritae
Rhinatrema ron
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Alexandresaurus camacan
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Pseudacanthicus major
Cambeva panthera
Astronotus mikoljii
Bairdiella goeldi
Characidium samurai
Gymnotus refugio
Hyphessobrycon sateremawe
Gymnotus cuia
Smilax spicata
Eugenia adenantha
Eugenia bunchosiifolia
Panicum trichoides
Virola sebifera
Juniperus phoenicea
Nowellia curvifolia
Chamaecyparis pisifera
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
481.6 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
4.48 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
708 mm
Mean Discharge
0.82 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 35.7%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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