Pääjärvi (Karstula)
| Pääjärvi | |
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| Coordinates | 62°53′N 24°44′E / 62.883°N 24.733°ECoordinates: 62°53′N 24°44′E / 62.883°N 24.733°E |
| Lake type | Natural |
| Catchment area | Kymijoki |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Surface area | 29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi)[1] |
| Average depth | 3.81 m (12.5 ft) |
| Max. depth | 14.9 m (49 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.112 km3 (0.027 cu mi) |
| Surface elevation | 144.4 m (474 ft) |
| Islands | Kirkkosaari, Vuohisaari, Niittysaari, Männikkösaari |
Pääjärvi is a medium-sized lake of Finland. It belongs to the Kymijoki main catchment area. It is located in Karstula in the region of Keski-Suomi. Some islands are Kirkkosaari, Vuohisaari, Unikonsaari, Niittysaari and Männikkösaari.
The north part of the lake belongs to the Natura 2000 environment protection program (number FI0900141).[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Pääjärvi in Järviwiki Web Service (English)
- ↑ Ruokolahti ja Laikanlahti. Environment.fi. (Finnish)
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