Miekojärvi
Miekojärvi is medium-sized lake in the Tornionjoki main catchment area in Finland. It is located in Pello and Ylitornio municipalities, in the western Lapland region.[1] Miekojärvi flows through Tengeliönjoki to Torne (river).
| Miekojärvi | |
|---|---|
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| Coordinates | 66°36′N 24°23′E |
| Catchment area | Tornionjoki |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Surface area | 53.339 km2 (20.594 sq mi)[1] |
| Max. depth | 22.84 m (74.9 ft)[1] |
| Water volume | 0.349 km3 (283,000 acre⋅ft)[1] |
| Shore length1 | 107.7 km (66.9 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 76.9 m (252 ft) |
| Frozen | November–May |
| Islands | Vaarasaari, 8.43 km2 |
| Settlements | Pello, Ylitornio |
| References | [1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
See also
- List of lakes in Finland
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