Ioni
| Ioni | |
|---|---|
| Иони / Юнин | |
Ioni and river Ioniveyem Sentinel-2 image | |
Location in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russian Far East | |
| Location | Chukotka Autonomous Okrug |
| Coordinates | 65°54′N 173°39′W / 65.900°N 173.650°W |
| Type | Oligotrophic |
| Primary inflows | Priozernaya River |
| Primary outflows | Yonaypilgyn |
| Catchment area | 193 km2 (75 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Max. length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 27.8 km2 (10.7 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Islands | None |
Lake Ioni (Russian: Иони), also known as Yonai (Russian: Ёонай), (Chukot: Юнин, Yunin) is a large freshwater lake in Chukotsky District, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia. It has an area of 27.8 km2 (10.7 sq mi). Currently there are no permanent settlements on the shores of the lake, but there are remains of Stone Age dwellings. Reindeer herders occasionally visit the area, as well as fishermen. The nearest inhabited place is Lorino, located 102 km (63 mi) away.