Puruvesi
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| Geographical location | South Savo , North Karelia ( Finland ) | |
| Drain | to the Pihlajavesi | |
| Places on the shore | Kerimäki , Kesälahti , Punkaharju | |
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| Coordinates | 61 ° 50 ′ N , 29 ° 27 ′ E | |
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| Altitude above sea level | 75.8 m | |
| surface | 416.35 km² | |
| volume | 3,655 km³ | |
| Maximum depth | 61 m | |
| Middle deep | 8.76 m | |
The Puruvesi is a lake in eastern Finland , in the landscapes of South Savo and North Karelia .
The lake is located in the municipalities of Savonlinna and Kitee . It is part of the Saimaa lake system and borders on Lake Pihlajavesi to the south .
The island-rich Puruvesi has a large number of open water bodies , the largest of which are Hummonselkä , Pajuselkä , Sammalselkä , Mustanselkä and Ruosteselkä .
The lake is known for its clear water. The Saimaa ringed seal has been sighted in the Puruvesi in recent years .
See also
Web links
Commons : Puruvesi - collection of images, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d JÄRVIWIKI - Puruvesi (Saimaa) (04.181.1.001)