Lake Paucarcocha
Lake in Peru
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Lake Paucarcocha[1][2][3][4] (possibly from Quechua pawqar multi-coloured, qucha lake, lagoon,[5] "multi-coloured lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province, Tanta District.[4] It is situated at a height of about 4,284 metres (14,055 ft),[1] about 6.5 km long and 0.87 km at its widest point.[citation needed] It has a catchment area of 213.6 km2.[1] Lake Paucarcocha lies south of the Pariacaca mountain range, between P'itiqucha in the northwest and Piscococha and Chuspicocha in the southeast.[2][3] Moreover, the lake is located inside the valley of the Cañete River, being this river its primary inflow and outflow source.[2][3]
| Lake Paucarcocha | |
|---|---|
  Lake Paucarcocha Location within Peru | |
| Location | Lima Region |
| Coordinates | 12°04′53″S 76°00′00″W |
| Cañete River | |
| Cañete River | |
| 213.6 km2 (82.5 sq mi) | |
| Basin countries | Peru |
Surface elevation | 4,284 m (14,055 ft) |
The archaeological site of Pirca Pirca is situated north of the lake.[6]
