| Kivesjärvi | |
|---|---|
| Location | Paltamo |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Surface area | 27 km² |
| Average depth | 4 m |
| Max. depth | 16 m |
Kivesjärvi is a lake in Paltamo, Finland. Its average depth is four meters and the deepest point is sixteen meters deep. There is a village of the same name on the coast of the lake. The lake's area is 27 square kilometers. It is the 136th biggest lake in Finland. The lake has many islands and islets (one of the islands is named Mulkkusaari). Curiously, the name Kivesjärvi literally means "Testicle lake" and the name Mulkkusaari literally means "Dick island".