Kyläniemi
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LocationTaipalsaari
South Karelia
Finland
South Karelia
Finland
Adjacent toLake Saimaa
Length14 km (8.7 mi)
 Kyläniemi ferry | |
 Interactive map of Kyläniemi | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Taipalsaari South Karelia Finland |
| Coordinates | 61°18′22.396″N 28°14′6.587″E / 61.30622111°N 28.23516306°E |
| Adjacent to | Lake Saimaa |
| Length | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
Kyläniemi is an island on the south of lake Saimaa in Taipalsaari. It was formed during the second Salpausselkä.[1] Kyläniemi is the 20th largest island in Finland's inland waters, with an area of 23 km2.[2]
Kyläniemi used to be a peninsula, until the construction of Kutvele canal in the 18th century turned it into an island. The island can be reached via the road connection at Ruokolahti and via Kyläniemi ferry.[1]
