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Juurusvesi–Akonvesi

Coordinates: 62°59′N 27°55′E / 62.983°N 27.917°E / 62.983; 27.917
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Juurusvesi–Akonvesi
Aerial view looking west of Kuopio Airport terminal and apron. Siilinjärvi in far background, across Lake Iso-Jälä.
Juurusvesi–Akonvesi is located in Finland
Juurusvesi–Akonvesi
Juurusvesi–Akonvesi
LocationNorthern Savonia
Coordinates62°59′N 27°55′E / 62.983°N 27.917°E / 62.983; 27.917
TypeLake
Primary inflowsfrom the lake Vuotjärvi via Juankoski power station
Primary outflowsvia Jännevirta to the lake Kallavesi
Catchment areaVuoksi
Basin countriesFinland
Surface area156.871 km2 (60.568 sq mi)
Average depth8.31 m (27.3 ft)
Max. depth61.97 m (203.3 ft)
Water volume1.303 km3 (1,056,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length1797.55 km (495.57 mi)
Surface elevation81.8 m (268 ft)
Islands
  • Talvisalo (5.2 km2 or 2.0 sq mi),
  • Viitasalo (3.4 km2 or 1.3 sq mi),
  • Rahvo,
  • Otus
SettlementsSiilinjärvi
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Juurusvesi–Akonvesi is a lake in Finland. It consists of two basins, Juurusvesi in west and Akonvesi in east. The town of Siilinjärvi is located on the western extremity of Juurusvesi.[1] Kuopio Airport is located on a peninsula jutting into Juurusvesi.

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References

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  1. ^ a b Juurusvesi-Akonvesi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-02. (in English)