Jonkeri
Jonkeri is a medium-sized lake of Finland. It belongs in the Vuoksi main catchment area and is situated in Kainuu region.[1]
| Jonkeri | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 63°50′N 29°55′E |
| Primary outflows | Siltakoski rapids, river Jongunjoki |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Surface area | 13.981 km2 (5.398 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 3.91 m (12.8 ft) |
| Max. depth | 18.8 m (62 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.0547 km3 (44,300 acre⋅ft) |
| Shore length1 | 73.55 km (45.70 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 195.6 m (642 ft) |
| Frozen | November–May |
| Islands | Uittosaari, Lammassaari, Kalmosaari, Kontusaari |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
The Russian border is only four kilometers from the lake. In history the lake has been partly Russian. The border stone called Jonkerinkivi is situated on the lake and it shows the border place of 17th century based on the Treaty of Stolbovo.[2]
See also
- List of lakes in Finland
References
- Jonkeri in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-01. (in English)
- Historical places of Kuhmo municipality. Kainuu Museum. Retrieved 2014-05-18. (in Finnish)
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