Kiantajärvi

Kiantajärvi is a rather large lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in Suomussalmi municipality, in the region Kainuu, Finland. It is the 24th biggest lake in Finland.[1] The lake is narrow and 50 km long in north–south direction. It played a significant role in the Battle of Suomussalmi during the Winter War in December 1939. Kiantajärvi is also known for the author Ilmari Kianto, who had his home named Turjanlinna on the shore of Niskaselkä open area. The author's grave is situated in Niettussaari island near his home.

Kiantajärvi
Kiantajärvi
LocationSuomussalmi, Kainuu
Coordinates65°01′N 29°06′E
Primary inflowsriver Hossanjoki, river Pesiönjoki from the lake Pesiöjärvi
Primary outflowsEmäjoki river, Aittokoski power station
Catchment areaOulujoki
Basin countriesFinland
Max. length50 km (31 mi)
Surface area187.933 km2 (72.561 sq mi)
Average depth7.37 m (24.2 ft)
Max. depth43 m (141 ft)
Water volume1.385 km3 (1,123,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length1527.719 km (327.909 mi)
Surface elevation199.3 m (654 ft)
FrozenNovember–May
Islands144 islands, biggest Salonsaari (2.71 km2)
SettlementsSuomussalmi
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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