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{{Short description|Lake in Suomussalmi, Finland}}
{{Infobox lake
{{Infobox body of water
| name = Kiantajärvi
| name = Kiantajärvi
| image = Kiantajärvi1970-luvulla.jpg
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| location = [[Suomussalmi]], [[Kainuu]]
| location = [[Suomussalmi]], [[Kainuu]]
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| pushpin_map = Finland
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| inflow = river Hossanjoki, river Pesiönjoki from the lake [[Pesiöjärvi]]
| inflow = river Hossanjoki, river Pesiönjoki from the lake [[Pesiöjärvi]]
| outflow = Emäjoki river, Aittokoski power station
| outflow = Emäjoki river, Aittokoski power station
| catchment = [[Oulujoki]]
| catchment = [[Oulujoki]]
| basin_countries = Finland
| basin_countries = Finland Kainuu
| length = {{convert|50|km|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|50|km|abbr=on}}
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'''Kiantajärvi''' is a rather large lake in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in [[Suomussalmi]] municipality, in the region [[Kainuu]], [[Finland]]. It is the 24th biggest lake in Finland.<ref name=jw>[http://www.jarviwiki.fi/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Kiantaj%C3%A4rvi_%28yhd.%29&setlang=en Kiantajärvi in Järviwiki Web Service]. [[Finnish Environment Institute]]. Retrieved 2014-03-15. {{en icon}}</ref> The lake is narrow and 50&nbsp;km long in north–south direction. It player a significant role in the [[Battle of Suomussalmi]] during the [[Winter War]] in December 1939. Kiantajärvi is also known of the author [[Ilmari Kianto]], who had his home named Turjanlinna on the shore of Niskaselkä open area. The author´s grave is situated in Niettussaari island near his home.
'''Kiantajärvi''' is a rather large lake in Finland, in the [[Oulujoki]] main catchment area. It is located in [[Suomussalmi]] municipality, in the region of [[Kainuu]]. It is the 24th biggest lake in Finland.<ref name=jw>[http://www.jarviwiki.fi/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Kiantaj%C3%A4rvi_%28yhd.%29&setlang=en Kiantajärvi in Järviwiki Web Service]. [[Finnish Environment Institute]]. Retrieved 2014-03-15. {{in lang|en}}</ref> The lake is narrow and 50&nbsp;km long in north–south direction.
== History ==
Kiantajärvi lake played a significant role in the [[Battle of Suomussalmi]] during the [[Winter War]] in December 1939.
Kiantajärvi is also known for the author [[Ilmari Kianto]], who had his home named Turjanlinna on the shore of Niskaselkä open area. The author's grave is situated in Niettussaari island near his home.


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Latest revision as of 19:29, 27 July 2024

Kiantajärvi
Kiantajärvi is located in Finland
Kiantajärvi
Kiantajärvi
LocationSuomussalmi, Kainuu
Coordinates65°02′N 29°06′E / 65.033°N 29.100°E / 65.033; 29.100
Primary inflowsriver Hossanjoki, river Pesiönjoki from the lake Pesiöjärvi
Primary outflowsEmäjoki river, Aittokoski power station
Catchment areaOulujoki
Basin countriesFinland Kainuu
Max. length50 km (31 mi)
Surface area187.933 km2 (72.561 sq mi)
Average depth7.37 m (24.2 ft)
Max. depth43 m (141 ft)
Water volume1.385 km3 (1,123,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length1527.719 km (327.909 mi)
Surface elevation199.3 m (654 ft)
FrozenNovember–May
Islands144 islands, biggest Salonsaari (2.71 km2)
SettlementsSuomussalmi
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Kiantajärvi is a rather large lake in Finland, in the Oulujoki main catchment area. It is located in Suomussalmi municipality, in the region of Kainuu. It is the 24th biggest lake in Finland.[1] The lake is narrow and 50 km long in north–south direction.

History

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Kiantajärvi lake played a significant role in the Battle of Suomussalmi during the Winter War in December 1939.

Kiantajärvi is also known for the author Ilmari Kianto, who had his home named Turjanlinna on the shore of Niskaselkä open area. The author's grave is situated in Niettussaari island near his home.

References

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  1. ^ a b Kiantajärvi in Järviwiki Web Service. Finnish Environment Institute. Retrieved 2014-03-15. (in English)
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