Location Suomussalmi, Kainuu Max. length 50 km (31 mi) Area 191.2 km² Inflow source Pesiöjärvi Cities Suomussalmi | Basin countries Finland Surface elevation 199 m Shore length 527.7 km Catchment area Oulujoki | |
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Primary inflows Primary outflows Emäjoki river, Aittokoski power station Surface area 187.933 km (72.561 sq mi) | ||
Kiantajärvi is a rather large lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in Suomussalmi municipality, in the region Kainuu, Finland. It is the 24th biggest lake in Finland. The lake is narrow and 50 km long in north–south direction. It player a significant role in the Battle of Suomussalmi during the Winter War in December 1939. Kiantajärvi is also known of the author Ilmari Kianto, who had his home named Turjanlinna on the shore of Niskaselkä open area. The author´s grave is situated in Niettussaari island near his home.
Map of Kiantajarvi, 89800 Suomussalmi, Finland
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Kiantajärvi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA