Jezioro Chełmżyńskie
Jezioro Chełmżyńskie is a lake located near the town of Chełmża, Toruń County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, in Poland.[1] Prior to the German expulsion from Prussia after World War II, both the town and lake were named German: Culmsee. The ending see translating to lake, became eponymous for the town in 1251.
The lake is up to 6 km long, has a width up to 0,5 km, is up to 27 m deep, and has an area of 2,7 km2.
| Jezioro Chełmżyńskie | |
|---|---|
 Lakeshore near suburb, nearby market square | |
  Jezioro Chełmżyńskie | |
| Location | Poland, Chełmża, Toruń County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland |
| Coordinates | 53°10′35.73″N 18°38′35.51″E |
| Max. length | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.5 km (0.31 mi) |
| Surface area | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Settlements | Chełmża, Toruń |
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