Niinivesi is a medium-sized lake of Finland and it belongs to the Kymijoki main catchment area. The lake is situated in Rautalampi, Tervo and Vesanto municipalities.[1] Niinivesi is almost divided into northern and southern part. The northern part is 20 kilometer long and narrow bay. The southern part is connected westwards to the lake Kiesimä via Kerkonkoski Canal. The water quality in the lake is excellent and clear.

Niinivesi
Niinivesi is located in Finland
Niinivesi
Niinivesi
LocationRautalampi, Tervo, Vesanto
Coordinates62°37′18″N 26°50′00″E / 62.62167°N 26.83333°E / 62.62167; 26.83333
TypeLake
Primary outflowsNokisenkoski rapids
Catchment areaKymijoki
Basin countriesFinland
Max. length35 km (22 mi)
Surface area75.66 km2 (29.21 sq mi)
Max. depth19.22 m (63.1 ft)
Shore length1196.31 km (121.98 mi)
Surface elevation97.9 m (321 ft)
FrozenDecember–April
IslandsKotasaari, Papinsaari
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1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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