Võhandu

Võhandu (Estonian: Võhandu) is a river in Estonia.

Võhandu
Location
CountryEstonia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnear Saverna village[1]
  coordinates58°03′42″N 26°42′58″E
  elevation132 m (433 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Lämmijärv[1]
  coordinates
58°06′04″N 27°33′16″E
  elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Length162 km (101 mi)
Basin size1,420 km2 (550 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average5.5–6.0 m3/s (190–210 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLake PeipusNarvaGulf of Finland

At 162 km (101 mi), Võhandu is the longest Estonian river fully in Estonian territory.[1]

In 1963 was founded protected area in the valley of Võhandu.

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