Ontojärvi – Nurmesjärvi

Ontojärvi – Nurmesjärvi
Location Kainuu
Coordinates 64°08′N 29°13′E / 64.133°N 29.217°E / 64.133; 29.217Coordinates: 64°08′N 29°13′E / 64.133°N 29.217°E / 64.133; 29.217
Primary inflows lakes Lentua, Lammasjärvi, Vieksijärvi
Primary outflows river Ontojoki to the lake Iso-Kiimanen
Catchment area Oulujoki
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 104.572 km2 (40.375 sq mi)
Average depth 5.76 m (18.9 ft)
Max. depth 29 m (95 ft)
Water volume 0.602 km3 (488,000 acre·ft)
Shore length1 315.87 km (196.27 mi)
Surface elevation 159.2 m (522 ft)
References [1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Ontojärvi–Nurmesjärvi is a rather large lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area in Kainuu, Finland. It is situated in the municipality of Kuhmo.[1] It is the 44th largest lake in the country.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Ontojärvi–Nurmesjärvi in Järviwiki Web Service. Finnish Environment Institute. Retrieved 2014-03-17. (English)
  2. Lakes by size in Järviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-17. (English)


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