Ähijärv (Ähijärve)

Ähijärv (also known as Ahijärv) is a lake in Estonia. It is part of the village of Ähijärve in Antsla Parish, Võru County.

Ähijärv
A large lake with trees on the far shore
Ähijärv is located in Estonia
Ähijärv
Ähijärv
Coordinates57°42′40″N 26°29′49″E / 57.71108°N 26.4970°E / 57.71108; 26.4970
Basin countriesEstonia
Max. length2,730 meters (8,960 ft)
Surface area
182.9 hectares (452 acres)
Average depth
3.9 meters (13 ft)
Max. depth6.3 meters (21 ft)
Water volume
7,402,000 cubic meters (261,400,000 cu ft)
Shore length1
9,910 meters (32,510 ft)
Surface elevation
77.6 meters (255 ft)
Islands2
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Physical description

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The lake has an area of 182.9 hectares (452 acres), and it has two islands with a combined area of 0.3 hectares (0.74 acres). The lake has an average depth of 3.9 meters (13 ft) and a maximum depth of 6.3 meters (21 ft). It is 2,730 meters (8,960 ft) long, and its shoreline measures 9,910 meters (32,510 ft). It has a volume of 7,402,000 cubic meters (261,400,000 cu ft).[1]

See also

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References

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  1. "Ähijärv". Veekogud. Tallinn: Keskkonnaagentuur. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
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