At 57 km2, Blöndulón (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈplœntʏˌlouːn] ) is one of Iceland's largest lakes. It was created in 1984-1991 as a reservoir for the Blönduvirkjun [ˈplœntʏˌvɪr̥cʏn] power plant, and has a depth of 39 m. [1] It is situated near the Kjölur highland road in the Highlands of Iceland. The hot springs of Hveravellir are situated some 25 km to the south.

Blöndulón
Location of Blöndulón in Iceland.
Location of Blöndulón in Iceland.
Blöndulón
Coordinates65°10′53″N 19°38′58″W / 65.18139°N 19.64944°W / 65.18139; -19.64944
Lake typereservoir
Primary inflowsBlanda, Kolkukvíslar
Primary outflowsBlanda
Basin countriesIceland
Surface area57 km2 (22 sq mi)
Max. depth39 m (128 ft)
Water volume400 gigalitres (320,000 acre⋅ft)

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  1. ^ "Blanda hydropower station leaflet" (PDF). Landsvirkjun. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2015.