Võhandu

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Võhandu
Location
CountryEstonia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear Saverna village[1]
 • coordinates58°03′42″N 26°42′58″E / 58.06167°N 26.71611°E / 58.06167; 26.71611
 • elevation132 m (433 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Lämmijärv[1]
 • coordinates
58°06′04″N 27°33′16″E / 58.10111°N 27.55444°E / 58.10111; 27.55444
 • elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Length162 km (101 mi)
Basin size1,420 km2 (550 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average5.5–6.0 m3/s (190–210 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLake PeipusNarvaGulf of Finland

Võhandu (Estonian: Võhandu) is a river in Estonia.

At 162 km (101 mi), Võhandu is the longest Estonian river fully in Estonian territory.[1]

In 1963 a protected area was founded in the valley of Võhandu.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Võhandu jõgi - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". entsyklopeedia.ee. Retrieved 2 March 2024.