Niinivesi

Lake in Tervo, Vesanto
62°37′18″N 26°50′00″E / 62.62167°N 26.83333°E / 62.62167; 26.83333TypeLakePrimary outflowsNokisenkoski rapidsCatchment areaKymijokiBasin countriesFinlandMax. length35 km (22 mi)Surface area75.66 km2 (29.21 sq mi)Max. depth19.22 m (63.1 ft)Shore length1196.31 km (121.98 mi)Surface elevation97.9 m (321 ft)FrozenDecember–AprilIslandsKotasaari, PapinsaariReferences[1]1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Niinivesi is a medium-sized lake of Finland and it belongs to the Kymijoki main catchment area. The lake is situated in Rautalampi, Tervo and Vesanto municipalities.[1] Niinivesi is almost divided into northern and southern part. The northern part is 20 kilometer long and narrow bay. The southern part is connected westwards to the lake Kiesimä via Kerkonkoski Canal. The water quality in the lake is excellent and clear.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Lake Niinivesi in the Jarviwiki Web Service (in English)

External links

  • Media related to Lake Niinivesi at Wikimedia Commons


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