Taullicocha (Ancash)
Lake in Peru
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Taullicocha or Tawlliqucha (Quechua tawlli a kind of legume[3] (a lupinus species), qucha lake,[4] "tawlli lake", also spelled Taullicocha, Taulliqocha) is a lake in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Santa Cruz District.[5] It is situated at a height of 4,426 m (14,521 ft) comprising an area of 0.133766 km2 (133,766 m2).[2] Taullicocha lies southeast of Pucajirca and southwest of Taulliraju.[5]
LocationPeru
Ancash Region
Ancash Region
Coordinates8°54′18″S 77°35′12″W[1]
Surface area
0.133766 km2 (133,766 m2)[2]Surface elevation
4,426 m (14,521 ft)[2]| Taullicocha | |
|---|---|
Lake Taullicocha from Punta Unión | |
  Taullicocha Location within Peru | |
| Location | Peru Ancash Region |
| Coordinates | 8°54′18″S 77°35′12″W[1] |
Surface area | 0.133766 km2 (133,766 m2)[2] |
Surface elevation | 4,426 m (14,521 ft)[2] |
The Santa Cruz (Quechua for "white river") originates near Taullicocha. It is a right tributary of the Santa River.
