Kallavesi

lake of Northern Savonia region, Finland


Kallavesi is a lake in Finland. It covers 472.76 square kilometres (182.53 sq mi). The average depth is 8.9 metres (29 ft). The deepest point is 75 metres (246 ft). Kallavesi is close to the city of Kuopio.

Kallavesi
Koski ship on Kallavesi.
LocationNorthern Savonia
Coordinates62°49′N 027°47′E / 62.817°N 27.783°E / 62.817; 27.783
Catchment area16,270 km2 (6,280 sq mi)[1]
Basin countriesFinland
Max. length90 km (56 mi)[1]
Max. width15 km (9 mi)[1]
Surface area472.76 km2 (182.53 sq mi)[1]
Average depth5–10 m (16–33 ft)[1]
Max. depth> 60 m (200 ft)[1]
Surface elevation81.8 m (268 ft)[1]
SettlementsKuopio, Vehmersalmi
References[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Kallavesi in Jarviwiki. Retrieved 2014-03-07.

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  Media related to Kallavesi at Wikimedia Commons