Lake Porkuni
| Lake Porkuni | |
|---|---|
| Porkuni järv (Estonian) | |
Lake Porkuni | |
| Location | Porkuni |
| Coordinates | 59°11′N 26°12′E / 59.183°N 26.200°E |
| Primary outflows | Valgejõgi |
| Basin countries | Estonia |
| Max. length | 2,020 meters (6,630 ft) |
| Surface area | 49.4 hectares (122 acres) |
| Average depth | 2.0 meters (6 ft 7 in) |
| Max. depth | 2.5 meters (8 ft 2 in) |
| Shore length1 | 12,710 meters (41,700 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 107.5 meters (353 ft) |
| Islands | 13 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Porkuni (Estonian: Porkuni järv) is a lake in northern Estonia. It is located in the village of Porkuni in Tapa Parish, Lääne-Viru County. It is the source of the Valgejõgi River.
Physical description
The lake has an area of 49.4 hectares (122 acres), and it has 13 islands with a combined area of 4.9 hectares (12 acres). The lake has an average depth of 2.0 meters (6 ft 7 in) and a maximum depth of 2.5 meters (8 ft 2 in). It is 2,020 meters (6,630 ft) long, and its shoreline measures 12,710 meters (41,700 ft).[1]
See also
- Battle of Porkuni (1944)
References
- ^ "Porkuni järv". Veekogud. Tallinn: Keskkonnaagentuur. Retrieved January 10, 2026.