Blöndulón

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Blöndulón
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Coordinates	65°10′53″N, 19°38′58″WCoordinates: 65°10′53″N, 19°38′58″W
Lake type	reservoir
Primary sources	Blandá, Kolkukvíslar
Primary outflows	Blandá
Basin countries	Iceland
Surface area	57 km²
Max depth	29 m

At 57 km², Blöndulón is one of Iceland's largest lakes. It was created in 1984-1991 as a reservoir for the Blönduvirkjun power plant, and has a greatest depth of 39 m. It is situated near Kjölur highland road in the Highlands of Iceland. The hot springs of Hveravellir are situated some 25 km to the south.

See also: Lakes of Iceland