Jonkeri Explained

Jonkeri
Pushpin Map:Finland
Coords:63.8333°N 84°W
Outflow:Siltakoski rapids, river Jongunjoki
Basin Countries:Finland
Area:13.981km2
Depth:3.91m (12.83feet)
Max-Depth:18.8m (61.7feet)
Volume:0.0547km3
Shore:73.55km (45.7miles)
Elevation:195.6m (641.7feet)
Frozen:November–May
Islands:Uittosaari, Lammassaari, Kalmosaari, Kontusaari

Jonkeri is a medium-sized lake in Kuhmo, Finland. It belongs to the Vuoksi main catchment area and is situated in Kainuu region.[1]

The Russian border is only four kilometers from the lake. Historically the lake has been a border between Sweden and Russia. The border stone called Jonkerinkivi is situated on the lake and it shows the border place of 17th century based on the Treaty of Stolbovo.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jarviwiki.fi/w/index.php?title=Jonkeri_%2804.442.1.001%29&setlang=en Jonkeri in the Jarviwiki Web Service
  2. https://archive.today/20130429164732/http://www.kainuunmuseo.fi/kulttuurikohteetkainuussa/muinaismuistokohteet/90-kuhmon-muinaismuistokohteet Historical places of Kuhmo municipality