Juurusvesi–Akonvesi

Juurusvesi–Akonvesi
Location Northern Savonia
Coordinates 62°59′N 27°55′E / 62.983°N 27.917°E / 62.983; 27.917Coordinates: 62°59′N 27°55′E / 62.983°N 27.917°E / 62.983; 27.917
Type Lake
Primary inflows from the lake Vuotjärvi via Juankoski power station
Primary outflows via Jännevirta to the lake Kallavesi
Catchment area Vuoksi
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 156.871 km2 (60.568 sq mi)
Average depth 8.31 m (27.3 ft)
Max. depth 61.97 m (203.3 ft)
Water volume 1.303 km3 (1,056,000 acre·ft)
Shore length1 797.55 km (495.57 mi)
Surface elevation 81.8 m (268 ft)
Islands Talvisalo (5.2 km2), Viitasalo (3.4 km2), Rahvo, Otus
Settlements Siilinjärvi
References [1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Juurusvesi–Akonvesi is a lake in Finland. It consists of two basins, Juurusvesi in west and Akonvesi in east. The town of Siilinjärvi is located on the western extremity of Juurusvesi.[1] Kuopio Airport is located on a peninsula jutting into Juurusvesi.

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References

  1. 1 2 Juurusvesi-Akonvesi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-02. (English)


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