Lake Pielavesi

Pielavesi is a large lake in the Kymijoki main catchment area in Northern Savonia, Finland. It is situated in the municipality of Pielavesi.[1] Quality of water is good.

Pielavesi
LocationNorthern Savonia
Coordinates63°18′N 26°35′E
Primary inflowsrivers Koivujoki and Lampaanjoki
Primary outflowsSäviänvirta, to the lake Nilakka
Catchment areaKymijoki
Basin countriesFinland
Max. length4–7 km (2.5–4.3 mi)
Max. width22 km (14 mi)
Surface area110.098 km2 (42.509 sq mi)
Max. depth29 m (95 ft)
Shore length1419.71 km (260.80 mi)
Surface elevation102.3 m (336 ft)
Islandsover 500 islands, biggest Kirkkosaari
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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