| Khummi | |
|---|---|
| Хумми | |
 Aerial picture of the lake | |
 Khummi map section | |
  Khummi Location in Khabarovsk Krai, Russian Far East | |
| Location | Khabarovsk Krai |
| Coordinates | 50°19′17″N 137°16′31″E / 50.32139°N 137.27528°E |
| Type | Freshwater lake |
| Catchment area | 1,560 km2 (600 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Max. length | 23 km (14 mi) |
| Max. width | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Surface area | 117 km2 (45 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
| Max. depth | 3.9 m (13 ft) |
| Settlements | Komsomolsk-on-Amur |
Lake Khummi (Russian: Хумми), also known as Khomi (Хоми), is a large freshwater lake in Komsomolsky District, Khabarovsk Krai, Russia. It has an area of 117 km2 (45 sq mi) and a maximum depth of 3.9 m (13 ft).[1] The lake is part of the Amur river basin and lies near Komsomolsk-on-Amur, 32 km (20 mi) to the southeast of the city. The village of Selikhino, as well as a tourist resort, are located by the lakeshore.[2][3]
The name of the lake originated in a Nanai word for "sandy sediment", "dead hollow" or "tiger's lair".[3]
- ^ "Озеро Хумми (Хоми) in the State Water Register of Russia". textual.ru (in Russian).
- ^ Google Earth
- ^ a b Water of Russia - Khummi