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Lentua

Coordinates: 64°14′N 029°36′E / 64.233°N 29.600°E / 64.233; 29.600
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Lentua
Panorama of beach and island in Lentua.
Lentua is located in Finland
Lentua
Lentua
LocationKuhmo
Coordinates64°14′N 029°36′E / 64.233°N 29.600°E / 64.233; 29.600
TypeLake
Primary inflowsIsojoki, Iivantiira, Kalliojoki
Primary outflowsLentuankoski
Basin countriesFinland
Surface area77.842 km2 (30.055 sq mi)
Average depth7.41 m (24.3 ft)
Max. depth52 m (171 ft)
Water volume0.582 km3 (472,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length1271.41 km (168.65 mi)
Surface elevation167.9 m (551 ft)
FrozenNovember–May
IslandsKotasaari, Salonsaari
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1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lentua is a medium-sized lake of Finland and it is the 57th biggest lake in Finland. It belongs to Oulujoki main catchment area and it is situated in Kuhmo municipality in the Kainuu region.[1] There is a route around the lake for paddlers.

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References

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  1. ^ a b Lentua in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-02-27. (in English)
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