Lake Orivesi

For the Finnish town, see Orivesi.
Orivesi
Location southeastern Finland
Coordinates 62°16′N 29°24′E / 62.267°N 29.400°E / 62.267; 29.400Coordinates: 62°16′N 29°24′E / 62.267°N 29.400°E / 62.267; 29.400
Primary inflows straits of Rääkkylä
Primary outflows straits of Savonlinna, Tappuvirta
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 601.30 km²[1]
Average depth 9.16 m (30.1 ft)
Max. depth 74 m (243 ft)
Water volume 5.507 km3 (4,465,000 acre·ft)
Shore length1 1,332.47 km (827.96 mi)
Surface elevation 75.9 m[1]
Islands Varpasalo, Siikasaari
Settlements Liperi, Rääkkylä, Savonranta
References [1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Orivesi is a large lake located in the Northern Karelia region in Finland. The area of the lake is 601.30 km² (7th largest). Orivesi is one of the major basins of Saimaa. The lake has numerous islands and several open lake areas including Paasselkä, an ancient impact crater in south.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Jarviwiki


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