Jomercocha (Camanti)

Jomercocha (possibly from Quechua q'umir green, qucha lake,[1] "green lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Camanti District.[2] It is situated at a height of about 3,900 metres (12,795 ft). Jomercocha lies north of the mountain Vizcachani, near the Ajocunca.

Jomercocha
Jomercocha is located in Peru
Jomercocha
Jomercocha
LocationPeru
Cusco Region
Coordinates13°31′50″S 70°46′08″W
Surface elevation3,900 m (12,800 ft)

References

  1. Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: q'umir - adj. y s. Verde. Color de hierba fresca. qucha, qhucha. - s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Quispicanchi Province 2 (Cusco Region)


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