Lake Pomacocha (Ayacucho)
Lake Pomacocha[1] (possibly from Quechua puma cougar, puma, qucha lake, "puma lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Ayacucho Region, Vilcas Huamán Province.[1] at a height of about 3,300 m. It is situated southwest of the town of Vischongo.[1] Pomacocha is 0.86 km long and 0.17 km at its widest point. The archaeological site called Inti Watana or Pomacocha lies at its shore.
Lake Pomacocha | |
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Location | Ayacucho Region |
Coordinates | 13°35′58″S 74°00′45″W |
Basin countries | Peru |
Max. length | 0.86 km (0.53 mi) |
Max. width | 0.17 km (0.11 mi) |
Surface elevation | 3,300 m (10,800 ft) |
See also
References
- escale.minedu.gob.pe - Map of the Vilcas Huamán Province (Ayacucho Region)
External links
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