Altevatnet
| Altevatnet | |
|---|---|
| Location | Troms, Norway |
| Coordinates | 68°29′39″N 19°42′49″E / 68.49417°N 19.71361°E |
| Primary outflows | Barduelva |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Max. length | 35 km |
| Max. width | 2 km |
| Surface area | 79,71 km² |
| Max. depth | 99 m |
| Surface elevation | 489 m |
Altevatnet is Norway’s 11th largest lake, with a surface of up to 80 km². The lake is approximately 35 km long and on average some 2 km wide. It is located in Bardu municipality, and is the largest lake in Troms county. The lake is regulated. The surface lies 489 m above sea level. It discharges into the Barduelva river, which empties into Målselva river, which in turn empties into the Malangen fjord.
References
- «Largest lakes in Norway» NVE official ranking (in Norwegian)
Sources: Statistics Norway; NAF veibok.