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Querquecocha

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Querquecocha (possibly from Quechua khirki armadillo / very rough, qucha lake,[1] "armadillo lake" or "rough lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Chumbivilcas Province, Velille District.[2] It is situated at a height of about 4,323 metres (14,183 ft), about 1.87 km long and 0.55 km at its widest point. Querquecocha lies south-east of Velille and north of the lake Orccococha.

Coordinates14°37′48″S 71°50′13″W
Max.length1.87 km (1.16 mi)
Max.width0.55 km (0.34 mi)
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Querquecocha
Querquecocha is located in Peru
Querquecocha
Querquecocha
Location within Peru
LocationPeru
Cusco Region
Coordinates14°37′48″S 71°50′13″W
Max. length1.87 km (1.16 mi)
Max. width0.55 km (0.34 mi)
Surface elevation
4,323 m (14,183 ft)
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