Hafravatn
Small lake on the eastern outskirts of Reykjavík, Iceland
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Hafravatn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhavraˌvahtn̥]) is a small lake on the eastern outskirts of Reykjavík, Iceland. Located at 76 m above sea level, it has an area of 1.08 km2 (0.42 sq mi) with a greatest depth of 28 m (92 ft).[2] The Seljadalsá River flows into it from the east and its discharge is Úlfarsá (into Korpúlfsstaðaá, also known as Ulfarsfellsa).[1][3] A small village lies on the northern bank of the lake and a paragliding take-off point on its eastern side. The smaller lake of Langavatn lies to its southwest.
Coordinates64°07′50″N 21°39′44″W[1]
Primary inflowsSeljadalsá River
Primary outflowsÚlfarsá
Surface area1.08 km2 (0.42 sq mi) [2]
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| Coordinates | 64°07′50″N 21°39′44″W[1] |
| Primary inflows | Seljadalsá River |
| Primary outflows | Úlfarsá |
| Surface area | 1.08 km2 (0.42 sq mi) [2] |
| Average depth | 8.0 m (26.2 ft) (mean)[2] |
| Max. depth | 28 m (92 ft)[2] |