Miekojärvi

Miekojärvi
Catchment area Tornionjoki
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 53.339[1]
Max. depth 22.84[1]
Water volume 0.349[1]
Shore length1 107.7 km (66.9 mi)
Surface elevation 76.9 m (252 ft)
Frozen November–May
Islands Vaarasaari, 8.43 km2
Settlements Pello, Ylitornio
References [1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Miekojärvi is medium-sized lake in the Tornionjoki main catchment area in Finland. It is located in Pello and Ylitornio municipalities, in the western Lapland region.[1] Miekojärvi flows through Tengeliönjoki to Torne (river).

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Miekojärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-02. (English)

Coordinates: 66°36′N 24°23′E / 66.600°N 24.383°E / 66.600; 24.383


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