Lake Acococha

Lake Acococha[1] (possibly from Quechua aqu sand, qucha lake) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District.[2] It is situated at a height of about 4,631 metres (15,194 ft), about 0.73 km long and 0.28 km at its widest point. Lake Acococha lies southeast of lakes Marcapomacocha and Marcacocha.[1]

Lake Acococha
Location of the lake in Peru.
Location of the lake in Peru.
Lake Acococha
LocationPeru
Junín Region
Coordinates11°26′24″S 76°16′21″W
Max. length0.73 km (0.45 mi)
Max. width0.28 km (0.17 mi)
Surface elevation4,631 m (15,194 ft)

References
  1. Peru 1:100 000, Ondores (23-k). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - Map of Yauli Province (Junin Region)


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