Kangasvesi is a medium-sized lake in the Vuoksi main catchment area. It is located in the North Karelia region, in the municipality of Kontiolahti.[1]
| Kangasvesi | |
|---|---|
  Kangasvesi | |
| Location | Kontiolahti |
| Coordinates | 62°41′N 30°04′E / 62.683°N 30.067°E |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary inflows | Leppävirta river |
| Primary outflows | Pielisjoki |
| Catchment area | Vuoksi |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Surface area | 13.725 km2 (5.299 sq mi) |
| Shore length1 | 65.27 km (40.56 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 83.8 m (275 ft) |
| Frozen | December–April |
| Islands | Ruotinsaari, Pitkäniemi |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Kangasvesi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-07. (in English)
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