Lake Aheru
Lake in Valga County, Estonia
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Lake Aheru (Estonian: Aheru järv, also Kandsi järv, Kansi järv, Ahero järv, Illu järv, Suurjärv, Aherjärv) is a lake in Estonia. It is part of the village of Laanemetsa in Valga County.
LocationTaheva Parish, Valga County, Estonia
Coordinates57°41.5′N 26°21′E
Max.length2,680 meters (8,790 ft)
| Lake Aheru | |
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| Aheru järv (Estonian) | |
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.png)  Lake Aheru Location within Estonia | |
| Location | Taheva Parish, Valga County, Estonia |
| Coordinates | 57°41.5′N 26°21′E |
| Basin countries | Estonia |
| Max. length | 2,680 meters (8,790 ft) |
| Max. width | 1,850 meters (6,070 ft) |
Surface area | 244.6 hectares (604 acres) |
Average depth | 4.0 meters (13.1 ft) |
| Max. depth | 7.7 meters (25 ft) |
Water volume | 9,870,000 cubic meters (349,000,000 cu ft) |
Shore length1 | 10,070 meters (33,040 ft) |
Surface elevation | 69.8 m (229 ft) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Physical description
The lake has an area of 244.6 hectares (604 acres). The lake has an average depth of 4.0 meters (13.1 ft) and a maximum depth of 6.7 meters (22 ft). It is 2,680 meters (8,790 ft) long, and its shoreline measures 10,070 meters (33,040 ft). It has a volume of 9,870,000 cubic meters (349,000,000 cu ft).[1]
