Iijärvi (Kuusamo)

Iijärvi
Coordinates 65°48′50″N 29°29′06″E / 65.814°N 29.485°E / 65.814; 29.485Coordinates: 65°48′50″N 29°29′06″E / 65.814°N 29.485°E / 65.814; 29.485
Lake type Natural
Primary inflows Perjakkakoski, Rajajoki, Penikkajoki, Tamppikoski
Catchment area Iijoki
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 20.537 km2 (7.929 sq mi)
Average depth 5.09 m (16.7 ft)
Max. depth 20 m (66 ft)
Water volume 0.105 km3 (0.025 cu mi)
Shore length1 110.08 km (68.40 mi)
Surface elevation 254.1 m (834 ft)
Frozen November-May
Islands Kaaperinsaari
Settlements Kuusamo
References [1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Iijärvi (Kuusamo) is a medium-sized lake in the Iijoki main catchment area. It is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region. The lake is formed of many long and narrow bays.[1] One of the bays nearly reach the Finnish National Road 5 and there is a hotel on the strand.

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References

  1. 1 2 Iijärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-01. (English)


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