Lake Azulcocha

Lake Azulcocha (possibly from Spanish azul, blue; and Quechua qucha, lake)[1][2] is a lake in the Pariacaca mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District. It lies northwest of Pariacaca,[3] the highest mountain of the range. The lake belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.[4]

Lake Azulcocha
Lake Azulcocha is located in Peru
Lake Azulcocha
Lake Azulcocha
LocationJunín Region, Jauja Province
Coordinates11°56′20″S 76°00′14″W
Basin countriesPeru
Azulcocha Dam
Lake Azulcocha is located in Peru
Lake Azulcocha
Location of Azulcocha Dam in Peru
CountryPeru
Dam and spillways
Height8.5 m (28 ft)
Power Station
Operator(s)Electroperu

In 1997 the Azulcocha dam was erected at the southeastern end of the lake at 11°56′41.23″S 75°59′45.31″W. The dam is 8.5 m (28 ft) high. It is operated by Electroperu.[4]

See also

References

  1. Qhichwa Suyup Simi Pirwan - Diccionario de la Nación Quechua, Consejo Educativo de la Nación Quechua "CENAQ"
  2. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa (2007). Diccionario Bilingüe: Iskay simipi yuyayk’anch: Quechua – Castellano / Castellano – Quechua (PDF). La Paz, Bolivia.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - Map of the Jauja Province (Junín Region)
  4. Obras hidraulicos en la cuenca de Mantaro - fuente : fuente: Electroperu - Inventario proyectos de afianzamiento hidrico Cuenca del Rio Mantaro, 2005
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