| Patarcocha | |
|---|---|
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  Patarcocha | |
| Location | Peru Ancash Region |
| Coordinates | 9°12′40″S 77°21′30″W / 9.21111°S 77.35833°W |
| Max. length | 259 m (850 ft) |
| Max. width | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 3,900 m (12,800 ft) |
Patarcocha (possibly from Quechua qucha lake,[1]) is a lake in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru located in the Ancash Region, Asunción Province, Chacas District.[2] It is situated at a height of 3,900 metres (12,795 ft), 259 m long and 147 m at its widest point.[3] Patarcocha lies northwest of the lakes Yanacocha, Huegroncocha and Runtococha.
See also
References
- ↑ Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: qucha, qhucha. s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
- ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Asunción Province (Ancash Region) showing "Lago Patarcocha"
- ↑ Ministerio de Agricultura, Peru, Inventario de lagunas de la Cordillera Blanca, Huaraz 2011
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