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Lake in Enontekiö, Finland, and Kiruna, Sweden From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kilpisjärvi is a medium-sized lake located at the north-western tip of Finland and northernmost Sweden. Treriksröset, the point where the borders of Finland, Sweden and Norway join is located some 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) northwest from the lake.
Lake Kilpisjärvi | |
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Kilpisjärvi seen from the Finnish side | |
Location | Enontekiö, Finland / Kiruna, Sweden |
Coordinates | 69°01′N 020°49′E |
Primary outflows | Könkämäeno |
Basin countries | Finland, Sweden |
Surface area | 37.33 km2 (14.41 sq mi)[1] |
Average depth | 19.5 m (64 ft)[2] |
Max. depth | 57 m (187 ft)[2] |
Water volume | 0.73 km3 (0.18 cu mi)[2] |
Surface elevation | 472.8 m (1,551 ft)[1] |
Frozen | 223 days[3] |
Settlements | Kilpisjärvi |
References | [1][2][3] |
The lake is divided into two parts, Kilpisjärvi (Northern Sami: Bajit Gilbbesjávri) and Alajärvi (Vuolit Gilbbesjávri).
Being located on the Scandinavian Mountains, the lake is surrounded by numerous fells, most notably Saana. The northern location and high elevation cause the lake to be frozen most of the year.[citation needed]
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