Iijärvi (Kuusamo)

Iijärvi
Iijärvi
Coordinates	65.814°N 29.485°E / 65.814; 29.485
Lake type	Natural
Primary inflows	Perjakkakoski, Rajajoki, Penikkajoki, Tamppikoski
Catchment area	Iijoki
Basin countries	Finland
Surface area	20.537 km^2 (7.929 sq mi)
Average depth	5.09 m (16.7 ft)
Max. depth	20 m (66 ft)
Water volume	0.105 km^3 (0.025 cu mi)
Shore length^1	110.08 km (68.40 mi)
Surface elevation	254.1 m (834 ft)
Frozen	November-May
Islands	Kaaperinsaari
Settlements	Kuusamo
References	[1]
^1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Iijärvi is a medium-sized lake in the Iijoki main catchment area. It is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region. The lake is formed of many long and narrow bays.[1] One of the bays nearly reach the Finnish National Road 5 and there is a hotel on the strand.

See also

• List of lakes in Finland

References

1. Iijärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-01. (in English)