Lake Mitococha

Lake Mitococha[1][2] or Mitucocha[2][3][4] (possibly from Quechua mit'u, mitu mud, qucha lake, "mud lake") is a lake in Peru located in Huanuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District.[5] It has an elevation of 4,270 metres (14,009 ft) above sea level.[3] It lies on the east side of the Huayhuash mountain range, northeast of Mituraju and Rondoy.[3] Lake Mitococha is 0.83 km long and 0.3 km at its widest point.

Lake Mitococha
Camp nearby Lake Mitococha
Lake Mitococha is located in Peru
Lake Mitococha
Lake Mitococha
LocationHuanuco Region
Coordinates10°11′54″S 76°53′42″W
Basin countriesPeru
Max. length0.83 km (0.52 mi)
Max. width0.3 km (0.19 mi)
Surface elevation4,270 m (14,010 ft)

See also

References
  1. Peru 1:100 000, Yanahuanca (21-j). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  2. Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. pp. 95, 96. ISBN 9780953608720.
  3. Alpenvereinskarte 0/3c. Cordillera Huayhuash (Peru). 1:50 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2008. ISBN 9783937530079.
  4. Jackson, Jack (2006). Trekking Atlas of the World. New Holland Publishers. pp. 135, 137. ISBN 9781845371791.
  5. escale.minedu.gob.pe - Map of the Lauricocha Province (Huanuco Region)
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