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West Sumatra Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in West Sumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia at coordinates 2.0766° S, 101.1185° E. Covering a total surface area of 2,292.4 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,958 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
West Sumatra Basin is located in West Sumatra, Sumatra, Indonesia. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 2.0766° S, 101.1185° E. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, West Sumatra Basin features an elevation/height of 548 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
West Sumatra Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, West Sumatra 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 | 2,292.4 km² |
| Avg Slope | 97.00° |
| Precipitation | 2958 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 68 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 548 m |
| Area | 2,292.4 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Rattus elaphinus
Callosciurus melanogaster
Pteropus pohlei
Tupaia salatana
Hipposideros dinops
Tupaia chrysogaster
Hemigalus derbyanus
Crocidura umbra
Apalharpactes mackloti
Epimachus astrapioides
Oriolus finschi
Pseudastrapia lobata
Loborhamphus nobilis
Phonygammus aruensis
Dicrurus dohertyi
Copsychus saularis
Elapoidis sumatrana
Lithobates catesbeianus
Sigalegalephrynus harveyi
Oreophryne chlorops
Litoria pronimia
Ophiophagus hannah
Myliobatis hamlyni
Glossogobius mahalonensis
Glossogobius sentaniensis
Anabas testudineus
Channa striata
Channa marulius
Clarias batrachus
Labeo rohita
Ablemma contrita
Abraxas parvipunctata
Ablemma andriana
Parosphromenus juelinae
Siganus insomnis
Apis cerana indica
Papilio polytes
Abacopteris peltochlamys
Absidia koreana
Dipterocarpus kunstleri
Canarium denticulatum
Bulbophyllum wiratnoi
Thottea beungongtanoeh
Salvinia molesta
Amydrium humile
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,292.4 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
5.94 m²/m²
Density Classification
Closed Canopy Forest
Annual Runoff
1,462 mm
Mean Discharge
115.801 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 49.4%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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