| Kallavesi | |
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 Koski ship on Kallavesi. | |
  Kallavesi | |
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| Location | Northern Savonia |
| Coordinates | 62°49′N027°47′E / 62.817°N 27.783°E /62.817; 27.783 |
| Catchment area | 16,270 km2 (6,280 sq mi)[1] |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Max. length | 90 km (56 mi)[1] |
| Max. width | 15 km (9 mi)[1] |
| Surface area | 472.76 km2 (182.53 sq mi)[1] |
| Average depth | 5–10 m (16–33 ft)[1] |
| Max. depth | > 60 m (200 ft)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 81.8 m (268 ft)[1] |
| Settlements | Kuopio,Vehmersalmi |
| References | [1] |
Kallavesi is a medium-sized lake inNorthern Savonia, easternFinland located around the town ofKuopio. Combined with the lakesSuvasvesi,Juurusvesi–Akonvesi,Muuruvesi,Melavesi, andRiistavesi Kallavesi forms an 890 square kilometres (340 sq mi) lake system namedIso-Kalla.[1] Kallavesi is the largest lake in the region and thetenth largest lake in the country.
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