Pyhäjärvi is a lake in Finland. It is the largest lake in the southwestern Finland and is notable for having relatively few islands. Although the lake is eutrophicated, it is considered a good fishing lake.
| Pyhäjärvi | |
|---|---|
 Lake Pyhäjärvi seen from Kauttua | |
  Pyhäjärvi | |
| Location | Satakunta, Southwest Finland |
| Coordinates | 61°00′N 22°18′E / 61.000°N 22.300°E |
| Primary inflows | Yläneenjoki |
| Primary outflows | Eurajoki |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Max. length | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Max. width | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
| Surface area | 155.19 km2 (59.92 sq mi)[1] |
| Average depth | 5.4 m (18 ft) |
| Max. depth | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.84 km3 (680,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 44.9 m (147 ft)[1] |
| Settlements | Eura, Säkylä, Pöytyä |
| References | [1] |
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