Lake Keitele

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Keitele
Sunset
Location of Keitele.
Location Central Finland
Coordinates 62°56′N 26°02′E / 62.933°N 26.033°E / 62.933; 26.033Coordinates: 62°56′N 26°02′E / 62.933°N 26.033°E / 62.933; 26.033
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 493.59 km²[1]
Surface elevation 99.5 m[1]
Settlements Äänekoski, Konginkangas, Sumiainen, Suolahti, Viitasaari
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Keitele is a lake located in central Finland. With the area of 493.59 km² it is the 9th largest lake in the country. The lake is divided into three regions, Ylä-, Keski-, and Ala-Keitele, of which Keski-Keitele is the largest. Water in the lake is clear and in an excellent condition.[2] The towns of Äänekoski and Viitasaari are located on the shores of Keitele.

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