Immalanjärvi

Immalanjärvi
Immalanjärvi
Coordinates61°13′N 28°55′E / 61.217°N 28.917°E / 61.217; 28.917
Basin countriesFinland
Surface area19.957 km2 (7.705 sq mi)
Shore length145.07 km (28.01 mi)
Surface elevation69.8 m (229 ft)
FrozenDecember–April
SettlementsImatra
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Immalanjärvi is a medium-sized lake of Finland. It is situated between Imatra and Ruokolahti settlements in South Karelia. It belongs to the Vuoksi main catchment area. It is situated very close to the Finnish-Russian border, and the eastern part of the lake is on the Russian side.[1]

History

Archaeological findings indicate that the shores of Immalanjärvi have been inhabited since the 4000s BCE. Artifacts such as fragments of clay pots, burnt bones, and stone tools have been discovered, shedding light on the daily lives of ancient communities that once resided in the area.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Immalanjärvi in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-03. (in English)
  2. ^ virvelindstrom (2020-07-16). "Wonders of Immalanjärvi Lake". South Karelia. Retrieved 2025-02-15.