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Lake Balaton

EUR-04

Table 1
Surface Area593 km2
Volume1.9 km3
Maximum Depth12.2 m
Mean Depth3.25 m
Shoreline Length236 km
Photo of Lake Balaton

Photo: A. Kurata

Table 2
Latitude46°53' N
Longitude17°42' E
Altitude104.8 m
CountryHungary
Table 3
Catchment Area5181 km2
Residence Time2 yr
Freezing PeriodJan-Feb 
Mixing TypePolymictic 
Location of Lake Balaton

Location of the Lake