Norsjø

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Norsjø
Location Skien, Nome, Sauherad (Telemark)
Coordinates 59°18′N 9°20′ECoordinates: 59°18′N 9°20′E
Basin countries Norway
Surface area 55.48 km²
Max. depth 176 m
Shore length1 123.35 km
Surface elevation 15 m
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Norsjø is a lake in Telemark, 55 km² in area. The lake is 15 meters above sea level. Most rivers in Telemark meet Norsjø on their way before ending up in the Skien river or Porsgrunn river. Norsjø is a source for drinking water to Skien Municipal. Norsjø is also a part of the Telemark canal.