Aavoja

The Aavoja is a 22.1 km (13.7 mi) long river in Anija Parish, Harju County, Estonia that flows into the Jägala River near Kehra.

Aavoja
Kehra oja, Pillapalu peakraav
Location
CountryEstonia
CountyHarju
ParishAnija
Physical characteristics
Sourcenear Koitjärve Bog in Pillapalu
  coordinates59°21′22″N 25°38′7″E
  elevation67.5 m (221 ft)
MouthJägala River near Kehra
  coordinates
59°20′15″N 25°20′48″E
  elevation
44.5 m (146 ft)
Length22.1 km (13.7 mi)
Basin size69.1 km2 (26.7 sq mi)
Discharge 
  locationbefore Aavoja Reservoir
  average1 m3/s (35 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionJägala RiverGulf of Finland
Tributaries 
  leftVerioja
  rightAruoja, Raudoja-Aavoja Canal

The current source is located in the village of Pillapalu, just south of Koitjärve Bog. The upstream part of the river was dug in the 1930s to drain Aguparra Bog.

Väike-Aavoja and Aavoja reservoirs are located on the river. The river is part of the Tallinn water supply system. The basin area of the river is 69.1 km2 (26.7 sq mi).

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