Lac Saint-Jean
Lac Saint-Jean (Canadian French: [lak sẽ ʒã]) is a large, relatively shallow lake in south-central Quebec, Canada, in the Laurentian Highlands. It is situated 206 km (128 mi) north of the Saint Lawrence River, into which it drains via the Saguenay River. It covers an area of 1,053 km2 (407 sq mi), and is 63.1 m (207 ft) at its deepest point. Its name in the Innu language is Piekuakamu.
| Lac Saint-Jean | |
|---|---|
| Piekuakamu (Innu) | |
| Piekuakamu (Innu) | |
Lac Saint-Jean Location in Quebec | |
| Location | Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48°35′40″N 72°01′48″W |
| Type | rift valley lake |
| Primary inflows | Ashuapmushuan, Mistassini, Peribonka, Des Aulnaies, Métabetchouan, Ouiatchouane |
| Primary outflows | Saguenay River |
| Catchment area | 71,947 km2 (27,779 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 43.8 km (27.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Surface area | 1,053 km2 (407 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 11.4 m (37 ft) |
| Max. depth | 63.1 m (207 ft) |
| Water volume | 11.9 km3 (2.9 cu mi) |
| Surface elevation | 99.6 m (327 ft) |
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