Harku Lake
Harku Lake (Estonian: Harku järv; also known as Haabersti Lake, Loodjärv and Argo Lake) is a 162.9 ha (403 acres) lake on the western border of Tallinn, Estonia. It has an average depth of 1.6 m (5.2 ft) and a maximum depth of 2.5 m (8.2 ft).[1]
Lake Harku | |
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Lake Harku | |
Location | Pikaliiva, Haabersti, Tallinn |
Coordinates | 59°25′N 24°37′E |
Type | Eutrophic |
Native name | Harku järv (Estonian) |
Primary inflows | Harku stream |
Primary outflows | Tiskre stream (to Kakumäe Bay, part of Gulf of Finland) |
Catchment area | 47.17 km2 (18.21 sq mi; 11,660 acres) |
Basin countries | Estonia |
Max. length | 2,000 m (6,600 ft) |
Max. width | 1,160 m (3,810 ft) |
Surface area | 162.9 ha (403 acres) |
Average depth | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) |
Max. depth | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
Water volume | 453,600 m3 (367.7 acre⋅ft) |
Shore length1 | 6.772 km (4.2 mi) |
Settlements | Tallinn |
References | [1] |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
Lake's beach is the only lakeside beach in Tallinn. On the beach, there are changing cabins, a shower, children’s playgrounds and ball games areas.[2]
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See also
- List of lakes in Estonia
- Lake Ülemiste, another lake in Tallinn
References
- "Harku järv" (in Estonian). EELIS – Estonian Nature Infosystem. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- "Harku Lake and Beach, Estonia". Visitestonia.com. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
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