Pääjärvi (Karstula)

Pääjärvi
Coordinates 62°53′N 24°44′E / 62.883°N 24.733°E / 62.883; 24.733Coordinates: 62°53′N 24°44′E / 62.883°N 24.733°E / 62.883; 24.733
Lake type Natural
Catchment area Kymijoki
Basin countries Finland
Surface area 29.5 km2 (11.4 sq mi)[1]
Average depth 3.81 m (12.5 ft)
Max. depth 14.9 m (49 ft)
Water volume 0.112 km3 (0.027 cu mi)
Surface elevation 144.4 m (474 ft)
Islands Kirkkosaari, Vuohisaari, Niittysaari, Männikkösaari

Pääjärvi is a medium-sized lake of Finland. It belongs to the Kymijoki main catchment area. It is located in Karstula in the region of Keski-Suomi. Some islands are Kirkkosaari, Vuohisaari, Unikonsaari, Niittysaari and Männikkösaari.

The north part of the lake belongs to the Natura 2000 environment protection program (number FI0900141).[2]

See also

References

  1. Pääjärvi in Järviwiki Web Service (English)
  2. Ruokolahti ja Laikanlahti. Environment.fi. (Finnish)


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