Lake Hino (Estonian: Hino järv; also: Pugalo järv, Suur-Pugalo järv, Valgejärv, and Henno järv) is a lake in Rõuge Parish, Võru County, Estonia. It is located near the villages of Hino and Misso.

Lake Hino
Hino järv (Estonian)
Lake Hino is located in Estonia
Lake Hino
Lake Hino
LocationVõru County, Estonia
Coordinates57°34′45″N 27°13′0″E / 57.57917°N 27.21667°E / 57.57917; 27.21667
Basin countriesEstonia
Surface area198.8 ha (491 acres)
Average depth3.1 m (10 ft)
Max. depth10.4 m (34 ft)
Surface elevation180 m (590 ft)
IslandsMar'asaar, Valgõsaar, Pikksaar, Pidusaar, Kõossaar, Tsõõriksaar.

The lake covers an area of 198.8 ha, which is the largest and most island-rich lake in the Haanja Upland. Its maximum depth is 10.4 m, the average 3.1 m.[1] Lake Hino is located at an altitude 180 meters above sea level.

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  1. ^ "Hino Nature Park". Maps of Setomaa. Retrieved 28 December 2023.