Huascacocha (Carhuacayan)
Lake in Peru
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Huascacocha (possibly from Quechua waskha (also waska) rope, qucha lake,[1]) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Carhuacayan District.[2] It is situated at a height of approximately 4,484 m (14,711 ft), about 5.10 km long and 0.95 km at its widest point.
LocationPeru
Junín Region
Junín Region
Coordinates11°05′22″S 76°24′44″W
Max.length5.10 km (3.17 mi)
Max.width0.95 km (0.59 mi)
| Huascacocha | |||||||||
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  Huascacocha Location within Peru | |||||||||
| Location | Peru Junín Region | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 11°05′22″S 76°24′44″W | ||||||||
| Max. length | 5.10 km (3.17 mi) | ||||||||
| Max. width | 0.95 km (0.59 mi) | ||||||||
Surface elevation | 4,484 m (14,711 ft) | ||||||||
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In 2012 the Huascacocha dam was inaugurated.[3] The dam lies was erected at the southeastern end of the lake.
