Nygardsvatnet | |
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Location | Hol (Buskerud) |
Coordinates | 60°30′44″N7°49′5″E / 60.51222°N 7.81806°E |
Basin countries | Norway |
Surface area | 3.36 km2 (1.30 sq mi) |
Shore length1 | 17.25 km (10.72 mi) |
Surface elevation | 991 m (3,251 ft) |
References | NVE |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
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