Lake Patarcocha

Lake Patarcocha[1][2] is a lake in Peru located in the Huánuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Cauri District[3][2] at a height of about 4,130 m. It lies in the north-east of Raura mountain range, north-west of lakes Tinquicocha and Chuspi.[1] Lake Patarcocha is 2.75 km long and 1 km at its widest point.

For the lake in the Ancash Region of Peru, see Patarcocha (Ancash).
Lake Patarcocha
Lake Patarcocha is located in Peru
Lake Patarcocha
Lake Patarcocha
LocationHuánuco Region
Coordinates10°23′23″S 76°45′36″W
Basin countriesPeru
Max. length2.75 km (1.71 mi)
Max. width1 km (0.62 mi)
Surface elevation4,130 m (13,550 ft)

See also

References
  1. Peru 1:100 000, Yanahuanca (21-j). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  2. lib.utexas.edu Map of the area
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - Map of the Lauricocha Province (Huanuco Region)


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