Type Lake Average depth 6.71 m (22.0 ft) Surface elevation 143 m Shore length 424.2 km | Basin countries Finland Max. depth 46.46 m (152.4 ft) Area 167 km² Catchment area Vuoksi River | |
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Location Ilomantsi, North Karelia Surface area 163.67 km (40,440 acres) | ||
Koitere is a rather large lake in Ilomantsi, North Karelia, Finland. The lake, which sports 451 islands and many beaches, is located in the middle of wilderness. The river Koitajoki, which is a tributary of the river Pielisjoki in North Karelia, flows from the lake.
Map of Koitere, Ilomantsi, Finland
Koitere Lacus, one of the apparent methane lakes on Saturn's moon Titan is named after this lake. That lake is located 79.4N and 36.14°W on Titan's globe and is presumed to be composed of liquid methane and ethane.
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