Wenceslau Guimarães Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Wenceslau Guimarães, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil at coordinates 13.6593° S, 39.5663° W. Covering a total surface area of 3,002.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,406 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Wenceslau Guimarães Basin is located in Wenceslau Guimarães, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 13.6593° S, 39.5663° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Wenceslau Guimarães Basin features an elevation/height of 352 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Wenceslau Guimarães Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Wenceslau Guimarães 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 | 3,002.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 96.00° |
| Precipitation | 1406 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 31 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 352 m |
| Area | 3,002.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Thylamys karimii
Felis catus
Clyomys bishopi
Neacomys marajoara
Sairadelphys tocantinensis
Leopardus colocolo
Trichechus inunguus
Cyclopes rufus
Myrmeciza loricata
Eimeria ferreirai
Psarocolius auricollis
Megascops stangiae
Megascops alagoensis
Tringa dorsalis
Polioptila attenboroughi
Tyrannidectes synallaxis
Leposoma annectans
Leposoma scincoides
Proceratophrys strussmannae
Pristimantis ventrigranulosus
Bolitoglossa tapajonica
Rhinatrema ron
Microcaecilia marvaleewakeae
Trilepida salgueiroi
Hydrolagus matallanasi
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Pseudacanthicus major
Microlepidogaster negomata
Characidium samurai
Hyphessobrycon sateremawe
Bairdiella goeldi
Astronotus mikoljii
Gymnotus refugio
Gymnotus cuia
Smilax spicata
Eugenia atlantica
Eugenia bunchosiifolia
Panicum trichoides
Juniperus virginiana
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Equisetum hyemale
Ophioglossum nudicaule
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
3,002.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.61 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
416 mm
Mean Discharge
37.358 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 29.6%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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