Pesiöjärvi

Pesiöjärvi
Coordinates 64°57′N 28°40′E / 64.950°N 28.667°E / 64.950; 28.667
Type Lake
Primary inflows river Mahajoki from the lake Pieni Pesiöjärvi
Primary outflows river Pesiönjoki to the lake Kiantajärvi
Catchment area Oulujoki
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 12.741 km2 (4.919 sq mi)
Average depth 3.94 m (12.9 ft)
Max. depth 15.82 m (51.9 ft)
Water volume 0.0502 km3 (40,700 acre·ft)
Shore length1 53.89 km (33.49 mi)
Surface elevation 213.9 m (702 ft)
Frozen December–May
Islands Honkasaari, Kumpusaari, Pesiösaari, Lehtosaari
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1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Pesiöjärvi is a medium-sized lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in Suomussalmi municipality, in the region Kainuu, Finland.[1]

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