Yanatile Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Yanatile, Calca, Cusco, Peru at coordinates 12.8956° S, 72.2261° W. Covering a total surface area of 2,951.9 km² with an average annual precipitation of 1,015 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.
Yanatile Basin is located in Yanatile, Calca, Cusco, Peru. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 12.8956° S, 72.2261° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.
As a Basin, Yanatile Basin features an elevation/height of 3,045 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.
Yanatile Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.
Yes, Yanatile 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 | 2,951.9 km² |
| Avg Slope | 255.00° |
| Precipitation | 1015 mm/yr |
| Soil Org Carbon | 47 g/kg |
| Avg Elevation | 3,045 m |
| Area | 2,951.9 km² |
Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area
Glossophaga valens
Isothrix barbarabrownae
Ctenomys leucodon
Marmosa leucastra
Marmosa parda
Aotus nigriceps
Blastocerus dichotomus
Saimiri macrodon
Basileuterus nigrivertex
Scytalopus intermedius
Columba erythrothorax
Ortygis ocellata
Tringa dorsalis
Diglossa pectoralis
Schizoeaca palpebralis
Dacnis modesta
Euspondylus caideni
Selvasaura brava
Osteocephalus mimeticus
Rhinella lilyrodriguezae
Cercosaura pacha
Proctoporus optimus
Euspondylus nellycarrillae
Petracola labioocularis
Arapaima gigas
Pygocentrus nattereri
Paracheirodon innesi
Electrophorus electricus
Colossoma macropomum
Eugenia muricata
Abatia spicata
Capsicum tovarii
Aa matthewsii
Abrothallus doliiformis
Senecio melanandrus
Cremastosperma dolichopodum
Verbena peruviana
Detailed science-downscaled diagnostics covering canopy structures, climatology, and watershed stability.
Drainage Area
2,951.9 km²
Forest
Leaf Area Index (LAI)
3.02 m²/m²
Density Classification
Open Woodlands
Annual Runoff
983 mm
Mean Discharge
91.907 m³/s
Water yield ratio of 96.8%, converting precipitation into channel flow.
Human Stress
Soil Erosion
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