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Saraavesi is a medium-sized lake in Laukaa, Finland. It flows to lake Leppävesi via Kuhankoski rapids. The lake is part of Keitele Canal, a waterway connecting Lake Keitele and Päijänne.[2] Saraakallio rock paintings are located on the shore of Saraavesi.[3]
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Saraavesi | |
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Saraavesi as seen from Liisanniemi bridge | |
Coordinates | 62°25′N 025°59′E |
Primary inflows | Kuusaankoski, Tarvaalanvirta |
Primary outflows | Kuhankoski |
Catchment area | Kymijoki |
Basin countries | Finland |
Surface area | 10.488 km2 (4.049 sq mi) |
Average depth | 5.79 m (19.0 ft) |
Max. depth | 39.85 m (130.7 ft) |
Water volume | 0.061 km3 (49,000 acre⋅ft) |
Shore length1 | 62.5 km (38.8 mi) |
Surface elevation | 84.7 m (278 ft) |
Frozen | December–April |
Settlements | Laukaa |
References | [1] |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
Several parts of the lake are included to the Natura 2000 protection program. There are a shallow lake Peukaloinen, Saraakallio rocks, eskers, Tarvaalanvirta and Kuusaankoski rapids and some cultural heritage places.[4]
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