Lac Saint-Jean

Lac Saint-Jean
Piekuakamu (Innu)
Piekuakamu (Innu)
Lac Saint-Jean is located in Quebec
Lac Saint-Jean
Lac Saint-Jean
Location in Quebec
LocationSaguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, Quebec
Coordinates48°35′40″N 72°01′48″W / 48.59444°N 72.03000°W / 48.59444; -72.03000
Typerift valley lake[1]
Primary inflowsAshuapmushuan, Mistassini, Peribonka, Des Aulnaies, Métabetchouan, Ouiatchouane
Primary outflowsSaguenay River
Catchment area71,947 km2 (27,779 sq mi)
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length43.8 km (27.2 mi)
Max. width24 km (15 mi)
Surface area1,053 km2 (407 sq mi)
Average depth11.4 m (37 ft)
Max. depth63.1 m (207 ft)
Water volume11.9 km3 (2.9 cu mi)
Surface elevation99.6 m (327 ft)
References[2]

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.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference TremblayOthers2013a was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "LAC SAINT-JEAN (LAKE SAINT-JOHN)". ILEC-Logo International Lake Environment Committee. Archived from the original on 6 March 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Innu-aimun.ca: Piekuakamu". Archived from the original on 2018-04-07. Retrieved 2015-12-20.