Lake Segozero

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Lake Segozero
Lake Segozero - Seen from space
Seen from space
Location Republic of Karelia
Coordinates 63.3° N 33.75° ECoordinates: 63.3° N 33.75° E
Lake type natural lake, reservoir
Primary outflows Segezha River
Basin countries Russia
Surface area 906 km²
Max. depth 103 m

Lake Segozero (Russian: Сегозеро, Finnish: Seesjärvi) is a large freshwater lake in the Republic of Karelia, northwestern part of Russia. It is located at 63.3° N 33.75° E. Segezha River is a major outflow from Segozero and it empties to Vygozero. After the hydroelectric power plant was built on Segezha River the surface area of Segozero have risen from 815 km² to 906 km².