Niinivesi Explained

Niinivesi
Pushpin Map:Finland
Location:Rautalampi, Tervo, Vesanto
Coords:62.6217°N 26.8333°W
Type:Lake
Outflow:Nokisenkoski rapids
Catchment:Kymijoki
Basin Countries:Finland
Length:35km (22miles)
Area:75.66km2
Max-Depth:19.22m (63.06feet)
Shore:196.31km (121.98miles)
Elevation:97.9m (321.2feet)
Frozen:December–April
Islands:Kotasaari, Papinsaari

Niinivesi is a medium-sized lake of Finland and it belongs to the Kymijoki main catchment area. The lake is situated in Rautalampi, Tervo and Vesanto municipalities.[1] Niinivesi is almost divided into northern and southern part. The northern part is 20 kilometer long and narrow bay. The southern part is connected westwards to the lake Kiesimä via Kerkonkoski Canal. The water quality in the lake is excellent and clear.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.jarviwiki.fi/w/index.php?title=Niinivesi_%2814.721.1.001%29&setlang=en Lake Niinivesi in the Jarviwiki Web Service