Surface area 7.4 km (2.9 sq mi) Surface elevation 101 m Mean depth 28 m Width 1.7 km | References NVE Area 7.4 km² Length 7.1 km Shore length 28.2 km | |
Max. length 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi) Max. width 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi) Reference Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate | ||
Gákkajávri is a lake that lies in Porsanger Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The 7.4-square-kilometre (2.9 sq mi) lake lies just east of the European route E06 highway, between Lakselv and Karasjok.
Map of G%C3%A1kkaj%C3%A1vri, Porsanger, Norway
The village of Skoganvarre and the lake Øvrevann, popular tourist areas, are located on the west side of the lake. In the winter time, this area is a popular setting-off point for ski- and snow scooter activities. In the south, there is a small power station and Porsanger's largest housing estate.
References
Gákkajávri Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA