Niinivesi
| Niinivesi | |
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  Niinivesi | |
| Location | Rautalampi, Tervo, Vesanto |
| Coordinates | 62°37′18″N 26°50′00″E / 62.62167°N 26.83333°E |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary outflows | Nokisenkoski rapids |
| Catchment area | Kymijoki |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Max. length | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Surface area | 75.66 km2 (29.21 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 19.22 m (63.1 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 196.31 km (121.98 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 97.9 m (321 ft) |
| Frozen | December–April |
| Islands | Kotasaari, Papinsaari |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Niinivesi is a medium-sized lake of
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
- List of lakes in Finland
References
- ^ a b Lake Niinivesi in the Jarviwiki Web Service (in English)
External links
Media related to Lake Niinivesi at Wikimedia Commons
