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Jõelähtme (river)
River in Estonia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Jõelähtme River (Estonian: Raasiku jõgi or Jõelehtme jõgi) is an Estonian river in Harju County.[1] The river starts in Rasivere (Anija Parish) and discharges into the Jägala River in Jõelähtme Parish, only 100 m (330 ft) after Jägala Falls. The length of the river is 49.2 km.[1]
Quick Facts Jõelähtme River Raasiku jõgi, Jõelehtme jõgi, Native name ...
Jõelähtme River Raasiku jõgi, Jõelehtme jõgi | |
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![]() The Jõelähtme River at Kiviloo | |
Native name | Jõelähtme jõgi (Estonian) |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Rasivere (Anija Parish) |
• coordinates | 59.19984497827661°N 25.33646285533905°E / 59.19984497827661; 25.33646285533905 |
Mouth | |
• location | Jõelähtme Parish, flows into Jägala River |
• coordinates | 59.450277962843735°N 25.173819065093994°E / 59.450277962843735; 25.173819065093994 |
Length | 49.2 km (30.6 mi) |
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The Jõelähtme River is one of the most significant subterranean rivers in Estonia; it flows underground through the Kostivere karst area for 2.5 km.[2]