Huichicocha (Huancayo)
Lake in Peru
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Huichicocha (possibly from Quechua wich'i a large, wide-mouthed pitcher, qucha lake,[1] "pitcher lake", Hispanicized spelling Huichicocha and Huisquicocha where the Quechua word 'wiski' (huisqui), a borrowing from English, means whisky) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Huancayo Province, Chongos Alto District.[2] It is situated at a height of approximately 4,653 metres (15,266 ft), about 3.16 km long and 1.74 km at its widest point. Huichicocha lies northwest of Acchicocha, southwest of Yurajcocha and east of Coyllococha.
| Huichicocha | |
|---|---|
  Huichicocha Location within Peru | |
| Location | Junín Region |
| Coordinates | 12°34′30″S 75°31′32″W |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Max. length | 3.16 km (1.96 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.74 km (1.08 mi) |
Surface elevation | 4,653 m (15,266 ft) |
| Huichicocha Dam | |
|---|---|
Huichicocha Dam Location within Peru | |
| Country | Peru |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Height | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Power Station | |
| Operator | Electroperu |
In 1999 the Huichicocha dam was erected at the northern end of the lake at 12°33′44.7″S 75°32′0.9″W. It is 8 m (26 ft) high. It is operated by Electroperu.[3]
