| Hyrynjärvi | |
|---|---|
  Hyrynjärvi | |
| Coordinates | 64°43′N 28°34′E / 64.717°N 28.567°E |
| Type | Lake |
| Catchment area | Oulujoki |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Surface area | 18.016 km2 (6.956 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 6.18 m (20.3 ft) |
| Max. depth | 23.52 m (77.2 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.111 km3 (90,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Shore length1 | 48.51 km (30.14 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 156.4 m (513 ft) |
| Frozen | November–May |
| Islands | Vuorisaari |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Hyrynjärvi is a medium-sized lake of Finland. It is situated in Kainuu region and in Hyrynsalmi municipality.[1] Vuorisaari island, about 30 meters high, is located in the lake, being famous place, including signs from Stone Age.
References
- 1 2 Hyrynjärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-04. (in English)
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