Uljua Reservoir

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Uljua Reservoir
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Sunset at Uljua Reservoir
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Uljua Reservoir
Location Siikalatva
Coordinates 64°18′54″N25°56′13″E / 64.3149°N 25.937°E / 64.3149; 25.937 Coordinates: 64°18′54″N25°56′13″E / 64.3149°N 25.937°E / 64.3149; 25.937
Type Reservoir
Basin  countries Finland
Surface area27.496 km2 (10.616 sq mi)
Shore length156.69 km (35.23 mi)
Surface elevation78.5 m (258 ft)
FrozenDecember–April
SettlementsPulkkila
References [1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Uljua Reservoir is a medium-sized lake in the Siikajoki main catchment area. It is located in the region Northern Ostrobothnia. The reservoir is located at the village of Pulkkila, in Siikalatva municipality. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Uljua reservoir in the Jarviwiki Web Service. Retrieved 2014-03-02. (in English)