Pesiöjärvi

Pesiöjärvi is a medium-sized lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in Suomussalmi municipality, in the region Kainuu, Finland.[1]

Pesiöjärvi
Pesiöjärvi
Coordinates64°57′N 28°40′E
TypeLake
Primary inflowsriver Mahajoki from the lake Pieni Pesiöjärvi
Primary outflowsriver Pesiönjoki to the lake Kiantajärvi
Catchment areaOulujoki
Basin countriesFinland
Surface area12.741 km2 (4.919 sq mi)
Average depth3.94 m (12.9 ft)
Max. depth15.82 m (51.9 ft)
Water volume0.0502 km3 (40,700 acre⋅ft)
Shore length153.89 km (33.49 mi)
Surface elevation213.9 m (702 ft)
FrozenDecember–May
IslandsHonkasaari, Kumpusaari, Pesiösaari, Lehtosaari
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

See also

  • List of lakes in Finland

References


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