Vuokkijärvi is a medium-sized lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in the region of Kainuu, eastern Finland. The surface level of the lake is strongly regulated due to power production. Elevation can vary between 183.72 and 189.72 meters.[1]
| Vuokkijärvi | |
|---|---|
  Vuokkijärvi | |
| Location | Suomussalmi |
| Coordinates | 64°46′N 29°21′E / 64.767°N 29.350°E |
| Primary outflows | Niipaskoski |
| Catchment area | Oulujoki |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Max. length | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Surface area | 51.241 km2 (19.784 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 5.42 m (17.8 ft) |
| Max. depth | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.278 km3 (225,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Shore length1 | 192.16 km (119.40 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 188.9 m (620 ft) |
| Frozen | November–May |
| Islands | Selkäsaari, Siikasaari |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
See also
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edit- ^ a b Vuokkijärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-02. (in English)
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