Harku Lake

Harku Lake (Estonian: Harku järv; also known as Haabersti Lake, Loodjärv and Argo Lake) is a 162.9 ha (403 acres) lake on the western border of Tallinn, Estonia. It has an average depth of 1.6 m (5.2 ft) and a maximum depth of 2.5 m (8.2 ft).[1]

Lake Harku
Water Moto World Championship on Lake Harku.
Lake Harku
Location	Pikaliiva, Haabersti, Tallinn
Coordinates	59°25′N 24°37′E
Type	Eutrophic
Native name	Harku järv  (Estonian)
Primary inflows	Harku stream
Primary outflows	Tiskre stream (to Kakumäe Bay, part of Gulf of Finland)
Catchment area	47.17 km^2 (18.21 sq mi; 11,660 acres)
Basin countries	Estonia
Max. length	2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Max. width	1,160 m (3,810 ft)
Surface area	162.9 ha (403 acres)
Average depth	1.6 m (5.2 ft)
Max. depth	2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Water volume	453,600 m^3 (367.7 acre⋅ft)
Shore length^1	6.772 km (4.2 mi)
Settlements	Tallinn
References	[1]
^1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lake's beach is the only lakeside beach in Tallinn. On the beach, there are changing cabins, a shower, children’s playgrounds and ball games areas.[2]

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See also

• List of lakes in Estonia
• Lake Ülemiste, another lake in Tallinn

References

1. "Harku järv" (in Estonian). EELIS – Estonian Nature Infosystem. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
2. "Harku Lake and Beach, Estonia". Visitestonia.com. Retrieved 17 December 2020.

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