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Lake Viljandi

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Location
  
Viljandi County

Primary outflows
  
Raudna

Max. length
  
4.33 km (2.69 mi)

Length
  
4.33 km

Surface elevation
  
42 m

Primary outflow
  
Raudna

Primary inflows
  
Valuoja, Köstri stream

Basin countries
  
Estonia

Max. width
  
435 m (1,427 ft)

Width
  
435 m

Area
  
158 ha

Cities
  
Viljandi

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Lake Ülemiste, Lake Harku, Viljandi linnastaadion, Soomaa National Park, Viljandi Castle

Lake Viljandi (Estonian: Viljandi järv; 1.55 km²) is a lake in Viljandi County, Estonia. The lake lies in the deep primeval valley of Viljandi, depth 11 m, length 4.6 km, width 450 m. The Uueveski and Valuoja streams and a number of springs flow into the lake. In the south-western part of the lake the Raudna River flows out. The main fish in the lake are bream, roach, perch and pike. The lake and its shores make up the Viljandi landscape protection area.

Map of Lake Viljandi, Viljandi, Viljandi County, Estonia

The Grand Race around Lake Viljandi is held annually.

References

Lake Viljandi Wikipedia