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(Redirected from Viljandi Lake) Lake in Viljandi County, Estonia
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Lake Viljandi
View from the ruins of Viljandi Castle
Lake Viljandi is located in EstoniaLake ViljandiLake Viljandi
LocationViljandi County
Coordinates58°21′0″N 25°35′35″E / 58.35000°N 25.59306°E / 58.35000; 25.59306
Primary inflowsValuoja, Uueveski Creek
Primary outflowsRaudna
Basin countriesEstonia
Max. length4.33 km (2.69 mi)
Max. width435 m (1,427 ft)
Surface area1.58 km (0.61 sq mi)
Max. depth11 m (36 ft)
Surface elevation42.35 m (138.9 ft)
SettlementsViljandi

Lake Viljandi (Estonian: Viljandi järv) is a lake in Viljandi County, Estonia. The lake lies in a deep valley below the town of Viljandi. It has a depth of 11 m (36 ft), length of 4.6 km (2.9 mi), width of 400 m (1,300 ft), and area of 1.55 km (0.60 sq mi). Uueveski and Valuoja creeks and a number of springs flow into the lake. The Raudna River flows from the southwestern part of the lake. The main fish in the lake are bream, roach, perch, and pike. The lake and its shores make up the Viljandi landscape protection area.

The Grand Race around Lake Viljandi is held annually.

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References

  1. "EELIS Infoleht". eelis.ee. Retrieved 20 January 2022.

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