Lake Pyhäjärvi (Pyhäjärvi)

Pyhäjärvi is a large lake in Pyhäjärvi, Finland. It belongs to the Pyhäjoki main catchment area.[1] Pyhäjärvi (meaning: Holy lake) is a very common name in Finland. There are 39 lakes with the same name.[2]

Pyhäjärvi
Pyhäjärvi in Emolahti
Pyhäjärvi is located in Finland
Pyhäjärvi
Pyhäjärvi
LocationPyhäjärvi, Finland
Coordinates63°35′N 025°57′E / 63.583°N 25.950°E / 63.583; 25.950
Primary inflowsKomujoki
Primary outflowsPyhäjoki
Basin countriesFinland
Surface area121.8 km2 (47.0 sq mi)
Average depth6.27 m (20.6 ft)
Max. depth27 m (89 ft)
Water volume770,000,000 m3 (2.7×1010 cu ft)
Shore length1244.5 km (151.9 mi)
Surface elevation139–140 m (456–459 ft)
FrozenDecember–April
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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References

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  1. ^ a b Pyhäjärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-01. (in English)
  2. ^ Järviwiki, all Pyhäjärvi-lakes. Retrieved 2014-03-01. (in English).