Yanaqucha (Bolognesi)
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LocationPeru
Ancash Region
Ancash Region
Surface area0.186192 km2 (186,192 m2)[1]
Surface elevation4,373 m (14,347 ft)[1]
| Yanaqucha | |
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  Yanaqucha | |
| Location | Peru Ancash Region |
| Coordinates | 10°02′32.4″S 77°12′30.1″W / 10.042333°S 77.208361°W[1] |
| Surface area | 0.186192 km2 (186,192 m2)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 4,373 m (14,347 ft)[1] |
Yanaqucha (Quechua yana black, qucha lake,[2] "black lake", also spelled Yanacocha) is a lake in the Andes of Peru. It is situated at a height of 4,373 m (14,347 ft) comprising an area of 0.186192 km2 (186,192 m2).[1] Yanaqucha is located in Aquia District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Region. The lake receives water from the Yanaqucha brook which originates southwest of the peak of Rahu Kutaq.[3]
