Saadjärv
| Saadjärv | |
|---|---|
Saadjärv | |
| Location | Estonia |
| Coordinates | 58°32′N 26°40′E / 58.533°N 26.667°E |
| Primary outflows | Mudajõgi |
| Basin countries | Estonia |
| Max. length | 6,390 meters (20,960 ft) |
| Max. width | 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) |
| Surface area | 723.3 hectares (1,787 acres) |
| Average depth | {7.4 meters (24 ft) |
| Max. depth | 25.0 meters (82.0 ft) |
| Water volume | 53,442,000 cubic meters (1.8873×109 cu ft) |
| Shore length1 | 17,990 meters (59,020 ft) |
| Surface elevation | {52.5 meters (172 ft) |
| Settlements | Tabivere, Äksi |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Saadjärv is a lake in east-central Estonia. It is located in the settlements of Äksi, Kukulinna, Saadjärve, Tabivere, Voldi, and Valgma in Tartu Parish, Tartu County.
Physical description
The lake has an area of 723.3 hectares (1,787 acres). The lake has an average depth of 7.4 meters (24 ft) and a maximum depth of 25.0 meters (82.0 ft). It is 6,390 meters (20,960 ft) long, and its shoreline measures 17,990 meters (59,020 ft). It has a volume of 53,442,000 cubic meters (1.8873×109 cu ft).[1]
Trivia
This lake is referenced in Canto VIII of the epic "The Hero of Estonia" by William Forsell Kirby.[2]
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Saadjärv.
References
- ^ "Saadjärv". Veekogud. Tallinn: Keskkonnaagentuur. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ "Saadjarv Lake". sacred-texts.com.