Vuohijärvi

Vuohijärvi
Coordinates 61°12′N 26°42′E / 61.200°N 26.700°E / 61.200; 26.700Coordinates: 61°12′N 26°42′E / 61.200°N 26.700°E / 61.200; 26.700
Type Lake
Catchment area Kymijoki
Basin countries Finland
Max. length 21 km (13 mi)
Max. width 8 km (5.0 mi)
Surface area 86.243 km2 (33.299 sq mi)
Average depth 16.28 m (53.4 ft)
Max. depth 75.51 m (247.7 ft)
Water volume 1.404 km3 (1,138,000 acre·ft)
Shore length1 228.83 km (142.19 mi)
Surface elevation 76.6 m (251 ft)
Frozen December−April
Islands Hevossaari, Kinansaari, Valkealan Kuisaari, Jaalan Kuisaari
Settlements Kouvola, Mäntyharju
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Vuohijärvi is a lake in Southern Finland. It is located on the border between the regions of Southern Savonia and Kymenlaakso, with the majority of the lake lying in Kymenlaakso. It is quite deep in comparison with other lakes in the region, with a maximum depth of 75.51 metres (247.7 ft) making it the 7th deepest lake in Finland. The ecological condition of the lake is good and the water is very clear. There are approximately 90 islands, the largest being Kinansaari.

History

Vuohijärvi has a long tradition of Timber rafting.

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