Lake Alcacocha (Junín)
Lake Alcacocha[1][2] (possibly from Quechua allqa black-and-white qucha lake)[3] is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Junín Province, Junín District.[1][2] It is situated at an elevation of about 4,349 metres (14,268 ft), about 3.16 km long and 0.74 km at its widest point.[4] Alcacocha lies east of Lake Junín. [1]
| Lake Alcacocha | |
|---|---|
  Lake Alcacocha | |
| Location | Peru Junín Region |
| Coordinates | 11°03′44″S 75°55′01″W |
| Max. length | 3.16 km (1.96 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.74 km (0.46 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,359 m (14,301 ft) |
See also
References
- escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Junín Province (Junín Region)
- getamap.net "Laguna Alcacocha"
- Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: allqa - adj. Blanquinegro, -gra. De color mezclado de blanco y negro. qucha, qhucha, quchacha. - s. Laguna. Lago pequeño. qucha, qhucha. - s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
- Google Earth
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