Lake Vilacota
Lake in Tacna, Peru
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Lake Vilacota[1][2] (possibly from Aymara wila red / blood, quta lake,[3] "red lake") is a lake in the region of Tacna, in Peru. More precisely, it belongs to Tarata Province, Susapaya District, along the border with the Santa Rosa District of El Collao Province in the neighboring region of Puno.[2] It has a surface elevation of 4,390 metres (14,403 ft) above sea level[4] and a catchment area of 1,440 square kilometres (556 sq mi).[5]
| Lake Vilacota | |
|---|---|
Lake Vilacota (on the right) (NASA Landsat7 image) | |
  Lake Vilacota Location within Peru | |
| Location | Tacna Region |
| Coordinates | 17°09′S 70°02′W |
| Quillvire River | |
| Unnamed stream to Lake Ancocota Evaporation | |
| 1,440 square kilometres (556 sq mi) | |
| Basin countries | Peru |
Surface elevation | 4,390 metres (14,403 ft) |
Yucamane volcano lies west of the lake.[1] To the east of Lake Vilacota there is a smaller lake named Ancocota[1] (possibly Aymara for "white lake");[citation needed] both lakes being connected by a short river.[1] Moreover, both lakes are the headwaters of Mauri River.[4]
