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Kallavesi
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Koski ship on Kallavesi.
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Location Northern Savonia
Coordinates 62°49′N 027°47′E / 62.817°N 27.783°E / 62.817; 27.783
Catchment area 16,270 km2 (6,280 sq mi)
Basin countries Finland
Max. length 90 km (56 mi)
Max. width 15 km (9 mi)
Surface area 472.76 km2 (182.53 sq mi)
Average depth 5–10 m (16–33 ft)
Max. depth > 60 m (200 ft)
Surface elevation 81.8 m (268 ft)
Settlements Kuopio, Vehmersalmi


Kallavesi is a lake in Finland. It covers 472.76 square kilometres (182.53 sq mi). The average depth is 8.9 metres (29 ft). The deepest point is 75 metres (246 ft). Kallavesi is close to the city of Kuopio.

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