Vansjø

Vansjø
Vansjø is located in Østfold
Vansjø
Vansjø
LocationMoss, Råde, Rygge, Våler (Østfold)
Coordinates59°24′47″N 10°42′43″E / 59.41306°N 10.71194°E / 59.41306; 10.71194
Basin countriesNorway
Surface area36.94 km2 (14.26 sq mi)
Max. depth41 m (135 ft)
Water volume0.264 km3 (0.063 cu mi)
Shore length1175.41 km (108.99 mi)
Surface elevation25 m (82 ft)
ReferencesNVE
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.
Map of Vansjø

Vansjø is a lake in the municipalities of Moss, Råde, Rygge, Våler in Østfold county, Norway.

Vansjø is part of Moss watershed (Mossevassdraget) stretching from Østmarka. Vansjø has four inflow rivers. The lake is fed by the Hobølelva which drains lake Sværsvann, Veidalselva which originates in Hobøl as well as Svinndalselva and Mørkelva which originate in Våler.[1]

The lake has an area of 36.9 km2 and an estimated coastline of about 250 km. Vansjø supplies drinking water in many parts of Moss region.[2]

Etymology

Etymologically the name likely derives from "Varna sjor", the ancient name of the municipality of Rygge.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Geir Thorsnæs. "Mossevassdraget". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  2. ^ Geir Thorsnæs. "Hobølelva". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  3. ^ Geir Thorsnæs. "Vansjø". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved December 1, 2016.


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