Viinijärvi

Viinijärvi

Frozen Viinijärvi from air
Coordinates 62°44′N 29°17′E / 62.733°N 29.283°E / 62.733; 29.283Coordinates: 62°44′N 29°17′E / 62.733°N 29.283°E / 62.733; 29.283
Lake type Lake
Primary inflows Sukkulajoki, Sysmäjoki
Primary outflows Taipaleenjoki, Orivesi
Catchment area Vuoksi
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 134.91 km2 (52.09 sq mi)
Average depth 5.83 m (19.1 ft)
Max. depth 58.3 m (191 ft)
Water volume 0.786 km3 (637,000 acre·ft)
Shore length1 426.5 km (265.0 mi)
Surface elevation 78.8 m (259 ft)
Frozen November–April
Islands Kurvalansaari, Karjalansaari, Suuri-Kulkevainen
Settlements Outokumpu
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1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Viinijärvi is a rather large lake in Northern Karelia region in Finland. It belongs to Vuoksi main catchment area. Viinijärvi is the 36th biggest lake in Finland. There are municipalities Polvijärvi, Outokumpu and Liperi in the area.[1]

See also

References

  1. Viinijärvi in Jarviwiki. Finnish Environment Institute. Retrieved 2014-03-01. (English)


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