Lake Bohinj
Lake Bohinj (Slovene: Bohinjsko jezero, German: Wocheiner See), covering 318 hectares (790 acres), is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia. It is located within the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps, in the northwestern Upper Carniola region, and part of Triglav National Park.
| Lake Bohinj | |
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Lake Bohinj | |
| Location | Municipality of Bohinj, Triglav National Park |
| Coordinates | 46°16′56.31″N 13°51′29.6″E |
| Type | Glacial lake |
| Primary inflows | Savica |
| Primary outflows | Sava Bohinjka |
| Catchment area | 107 km2 (41 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Slovenia |
| Max. length | 4.35 km (2.70 mi) |
| Max. width | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
| Surface area | 3.18 km2 (1.23 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Max. depth | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Water volume | 99.7×106 m3 (80,800 acre⋅ft) |
| Residence time | 0.3 to 0.5 years |
| Surface elevation | 526 m (1,726 ft) |
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