| Elistvere Lake | |
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  Elistvere Lake | |
| Location | Tartu Parish, Tartu County, Estonia |
| Coordinates | 58°34′29″N26°42′14″E / 58.574722°N 26.703888°E |
| Basin countries | Estonia |
| Surface area | 129 hectares (320 acres) |
| Average depth | 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) |
| Max. depth | 3.5 metres (11 ft) |
Elistvere Lake is a lake in Tartu Parish, Tartu County, Estonia. [1]
The area of the lake is 129 hectares (320 acres) and its maximum depth is 3.5 metres (11 ft). [1]
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