Prestvannet

Prestvannet (Norwegian)
Báhpajávri (Northern Sami)
Map
Interactive map of the lake
LocationTroms
Coordinates69°39′34″N 18°56′09″E / 69.6594°N 18.9359°E / 69.6594; 18.9359
TypeHistoric reservoir
Basin countriesNorway
Built1867
Max. length400 metres (1,300 ft)
Max. width300 metres (980 ft)
Surface area8.1 hectares (20 acres)
Average depth4 metres (13 ft)
Shore length11.3 kilometres (0.81 mi)
Surface elevation96 metres (315 ft)
SettlementsTromsø
ReferencesNVE
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Prestvannet (Norwegian) or Báhpajávri (Northern Sami)[1] is a small lake in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The lake sits at the highest point on the central part of the island of Tromsøya inside the city of Tromsø. Prestvannet was built up as a reservoir in 1867, and continued in that role until 1921. Since then it has been used as park land and a nature reserve.

The pond area has been preserved as a nesting place for various birds. The pond and its surrounding wooded area form an important natural area for the Tromsø area. Encircling the pond is a track commonly used for recreational activities and sports, as well as a nature trail with plaques giving information about the local wildlife. In the winter, the frozen pond is a popular place for ice skating.

Geography

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Prestvannet is fully surrounded by Tromsø urban environment. The lake is located in the southern region of Tromsøya, with 96 meter elevation. At its deepest point the lake is four meters deep.

Ecology

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Prestvannet is eutrophic and sampling in 2005 found high saturation of phosphorus.

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References

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  1. ^ "Informasjon om stadnamn". Norgeskart (in Norwegian). Kartverket. Retrieved 2024-07-10.