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 is located in Finland
Vuokkijärvi
Vuokkijärvi
LocationSuomussalmi
Coordinates64°46′N 29°21′E / 64.767°N 29.350°E / 64.767; 29.350
Primary outflowsNiipaskoski
Catchment areaOulujoki
Basin countriesFinland
Max. length30 km (19 mi)
Surface area51.241 km2 (19.784 sq mi)
Average depth5.42 m (17.8 ft)
Max. depth24 m (79 ft)
Water volume0.278 km3 (225,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length1192.16 km (119.40 mi)
Surface elevation188.9 m (620 ft)
FrozenNovember–May
IslandsSelkäsaari, Siikasaari
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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