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Norsjø is a lake in the municipalities of Skien, Nome and Sauherad in Vestfold og Telemark county, Norway. It is 55 km² in area[1] and 15 meters above sea level.

Norsjø
Lake Norsjo in Gvarv
Norsjø
Location	Skien, Nome, Sauherad (Vestfold og Telemark)
Coordinates	59°18′N 9°20′E
Basin countries	Norway
Surface area	55.48 km2 (21.42 sq mi)
Max. depth	176 m (577 ft)
Shore length1	123.35 km (76.65 mi)
Surface elevation	15 m (49 ft)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Norsjø is part of the Telemark Canal. Most rivers in Telemark meet Norsjø on their way before ending up in the Skien river or Porsgrunn river. Norsjø is a source of drinking water for Skien municipality.[2]

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[de] Norsjø

Der Norsjø ist ein See in der norwegischen Provinz Vestfold og Telemark. Der Name kommt vom altnorwegischen nór, das eng oder schmal bedeutet. Der Wasserspiegel wird bei Skotfoss durch einen Damm reguliert.

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- [en] Norsjø

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