Lake Quinuacocha (Ancash)
Lake in Peru
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Quinuacocha (possibly from Quechua kinwa quinoa, qucha lake,[3] "quinoa lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Ancash Region, Pallasca Province, Conchucos District. It is situated at a height of 4,218 m (13,839 ft) comprising an area of 0.381966 km2 (381,966 m2).[2] Quinuacocha lies northeast of a group of lakes named Pusaccocha (Quechua for "five lakes").[4][3]
LocationPeru
Ancash Region
Ancash Region
Coordinates8°19′46″S 77°52′07″W[1]
Surface area
0.381966 km2 (381,966 m2)[2]Surface elevation
4,218 m (13,839 ft)[2]| Quinuacocha | |
|---|---|
  Quinuacocha Location within Peru | |
| Location | Peru Ancash Region |
| Coordinates | 8°19′46″S 77°52′07″W[1] |
Surface area | 0.381966 km2 (381,966 m2)[2] |
Surface elevation | 4,218 m (13,839 ft)[2] |
