Norsjø
Lake in Telemark, Norway
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Norsjø is a lake in the municipalities of Skien, Nome, and Midt-Telemark in Telemark county, Norway. The 58-square-kilometre (22 sq mi) lake sits at an elevation of 15 m (49 ft) above sea level.[2]
LocationMidt-Telemark, Nome, and Skien,
Telemark
Telemark
Coordinates59.22495°N 9.45912°E
Typeglacial fjord lake
Bøelva, Eidselva, Gvarvelva and Sauarelva rivers
| Norsjø | |
|---|---|
View of Norsjo at Gvarv | |
  Norsjø Location of the lake  Norsjø Norsjø (Norway) | |
| Location | Midt-Telemark, Nome, and Skien, Telemark |
| Coordinates | 59.22495°N 9.45912°E |
| Type | glacial fjord lake |
| Bøelva, Eidselva, Gvarvelva and Sauarelva rivers | |
| Farelva then Skien River | |
| 10,388.16 km2 (4,010.89 sq mi) | |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Max. length | 28 km (17 mi) |
| Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
Surface area | 58.4 km2 (22.5 sq mi) |
Average depth | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Max. depth | 176 m (577 ft) |
Water volume | 5.08 km3 (1.22 cu mi) |
Shore length1 | 123.35 km (76.65 mi) |
Surface elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| References | NVE[1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Norsjø is part of the Telemark Canal. Most rivers in Telemark flow into the lake Norsjø including the rivers Bøelva, Sauarelva, and Eidselva. The lake then drains through the Farelva river which flows into the Skien river. Norsjø is a source of drinking water for Skien Municipality.[3]
