| Lake Segozero | |
|---|---|
 Seen from space | |
  Lake Segozero  Lake Segozero | |
| Location | Republic of Karelia |
| Coordinates | 63°18′N 33°45′E / 63.3°N 33.75°E |
| Type | natural lake, reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Segezha |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Surface area | 906 km2 (350 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 103 m (338 ft) |
Lake Segozero (Russian: Сегозеро, Finnish: Seesjärvi) is a large freshwater lake in the Republic of Karelia, northwestern part of Russia. It is located at 63°18′N 33°45′E / 63.3°N 33.75°E. The Segezha is a major outflow from Segozero and it empties to Vygozero. After the hydroelectric power plant was built on Segezha River the surface area of Segozero have risen from 815 km² to 906 km².
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