Lohjanjärvi
| Lohjanjärvi | |
|---|---|
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| Coordinates | 60°15′N 23°55′E / 60.250°N 23.917°ECoordinates: 60°15′N 23°55′E / 60.250°N 23.917°E |
| Type | Lake |
| Catchment area | Karjaanjoki |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Surface area | 88.218 km2 (34.061 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 12.68 m (41.6 ft) |
| Max. depth | 54.88 m (180.1 ft) |
| Water volume | 1.119 km3 (907,000 acre·ft) |
| Shore length1 | 331.81 km (206.18 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 31.6 m (104 ft) |
| Frozen | december-April |
| Islands | Lohjansaari |
| Settlements | Lohja |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lohjanjärvi (Swedish: Lojo sjö) is a lake in Uusimaa region in southern Finland. The biggest part of the lake is located in the town of Lohja and smaller parts in the municipality of Karjalohja and in the town of Raseborg (Finnish: Raasepori). The lake drains into the Gulf of Finland through the Mustionjoki River (aka Karjaanjoki, Swedish: Svartån). Together with Hiidenvesi that drains into it from north it is part of Karjaanjoki basin.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Lohjanjärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-01. (English)
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