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{{Short description|Lake in Estonia}}

{{Infobox lake
{{Infobox lake
| lake_name = Lake Harku<br>Harku järv
| name = Lake Harku
| native_name ={{native name|et|Harku järv}}
| image_lake = Water Moto MM in Estonia, at Harku Lake.jpg
| image = Water Moto MM in Estonia, at Harku Lake.jpg
| alt_lake =
| alt =
| caption_lake = Water Moto World Championship on Lake Harku.
| caption = Water Moto World Championship on Lake Harku.
| image_bathymetry =
| image_bathymetry =
| alt_bathymetry =
| alt_bathymetry =
| caption_bathymetry =
| caption_bathymetry =
| location = [[Pikaliiva]], [[Haabersti]], [[Tallinn]]
| location = [[Pikaliiva]], [[Haabersti]], [[Tallinn]]
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| coords = {{Coord|59|25|N|24|37|E|type:waterbody_region:EE|display=inline,title}}
| type = [[Eutrophication|Eutrophic]]
| pushpin_map = Estonia
| inflow = Harku stream
| type = [[Eutrophication|Eutrophic]]
| outflow = Tiskre stream (to Kakumäe Bay, part of [[Gulf of Finland]])
| inflow = Harku stream
| catchment = {{convert|47.17|km2|sqmi acre|abbr=on}}
| outflow = Tiskre stream (to Kakumäe Bay, part of [[Gulf of Finland]])
| basin_countries = Estonia
| catchment = {{convert|47.17|km2|sqmi acre|abbr=on}}
| date-built =
| basin_countries = Estonia
| date-flooded =
| length = {{convert|2000|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|2000|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1160|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1160|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| area = {{convert|162.9|ha|acre|abbr=on}}
| area = {{convert|162.9|ha|acre|abbr=on}}
| depth = {{convert|1.6|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| depth = {{convert|1.6|m|ft|abbr=on}}
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| max-depth = {{convert|2.5|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| volume = 453,600
| volume = {{convert|453,600|m3|acre.ft|abbr=on}}
| residence_time =
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| shore = {{convert|6.772|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
| shore = {{convert|6.772|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
| elevation =
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| cities = [[Tallinn]]
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| reference = <ref name=eelis/>
| cities = [[Tallinn]]
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}}
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'''Lake Harku''' ({{lang-et|Harku järv}}) is a {{convert|162.9|ha|acre|abbr=on}} [[lake]] on the western border of [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]. It has an average depth of {{convert|1.6|m|ft|abbr=on}} and a maximum depth of {{convert|2.5|m|ft|abbr=on}}.<ref name=eelis>{{cite web|title=Harku järv|url=http://loodus.keskkonnainfo.ee/webeelis/infoleht.aspx?obj=veekogu&id=-1887507885|publisher=EELIS – Estonian Nature Infosystem|accessdate=18 May 2011|language=Estonian}}</ref>
'''Harku Lake''' ({{langx|et|Harku järv}}; also known as ''Haabersti Lake'', ''Loodjärv'' and ''Argo Lake'') is a {{convert|162.9|ha|acre|abbr=on}} [[lake]] on the western border of [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]. It has an average depth of {{convert|1.6|m|ft|abbr=on}} and a maximum depth of {{convert|2.5|m|ft|abbr=on}}.<ref name=eelis>{{cite web|title=Harku järv|url=http://loodus.keskkonnainfo.ee/eelis/default.aspx?state=3;572247461;est;eelisand;;&comp=objresult=veekogu&obj_id=-1887507885|publisher=EELIS – Estonian Nature Infosystem|access-date=18 May 2011|language=et}}</ref>

Lake's beach is the only lakeside beach in Tallinn. On the beach, there are changing [[Cabins, West Virginia|cabins]], a shower, children’s playgrounds and ball games areas.<ref name="Visitestonia.com">{{cite web |title=Harku Lake and Beach, Estonia |url=https://www.visitestonia.com/en/harku-lake-and-beach |website=Visitestonia.com |access-date=17 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Harku järv.jpg|
File:Harku järv 2012.jpg|
File:Harku 010.jpg|
File:Harku 010.jpg|
File:EE-TLN-HAABERSTI-Harku lake.JPG|
File:EE-TLN-HAABERSTI-Harku lake.JPG|
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==See also==
==See also==
{{commonscat|Lake Harku}}
*[[List of lakes in Estonia]]
*[[List of lakes in Estonia]]
*[[Lake Ülemiste]], another lake in Tallinn
*[[Lake Ülemiste]], another lake in Tallinn


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Lake Harku}}


{{Tallinn landmarks}}
{{Tallinn landmarks}}
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[[Category:Lakes of Estonia]]
[[Category:Lakes of Estonia]]
[[Category:Geography of Tallinn]]
[[Category:Landforms of Tallinn]]


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[[be:Возера Харку]]
[[be-x-old:Харку (возера)]]
[[de:Harku-See]]
[[et:Harku järv]]
[[es:Lago Harku]]
[[hr:Harku (jezero)]]
[[nl:Harkumeer]]
[[ru:Харку (озеро)]]
[[zh:哈爾庫湖]]

Latest revision as of 08:49, 8 November 2024

Lake Harku
Harku järv (Estonian)
Water Moto World Championship on Lake Harku.
Lake Harku is located in Estonia
Lake Harku
Lake Harku
LocationPikaliiva, Haabersti, Tallinn
Coordinates59°25′N 24°37′E / 59.417°N 24.617°E / 59.417; 24.617
TypeEutrophic
Primary inflowsHarku stream
Primary outflowsTiskre stream (to Kakumäe Bay, part of Gulf of Finland)
Catchment area47.17 km2 (18.21 sq mi; 11,660 acres)
Basin countriesEstonia
Max. length2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Max. width1,160 m (3,810 ft)
Surface area162.9 ha (403 acres)
Average depth1.6 m (5.2 ft)
Max. depth2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Water volume453,600 m3 (367.7 acre⋅ft)
Shore length16.772 km (4.2 mi)
SettlementsTallinn
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Harku Lake (Estonian: Harku järv; also known as Haabersti Lake, Loodjärv and Argo Lake) is a 162.9 ha (403 acres) lake on the western border of Tallinn, Estonia. It has an average depth of 1.6 m (5.2 ft) and a maximum depth of 2.5 m (8.2 ft).[1]

Lake's beach is the only lakeside beach in Tallinn. On the beach, there are changing cabins, a shower, children’s playgrounds and ball games areas.[2]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Harku järv" (in Estonian). EELIS – Estonian Nature Infosystem. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Harku Lake and Beach, Estonia". Visitestonia.com. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
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