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.

This article is about the lake in the Ayacucho Region, Peru. For other uses, see Lake Pomacocha (disambiguation).
Lake Pomacocha
Lake Pomacocha is located in Peru
Lake Pomacocha
Lake Pomacocha
LocationAyacucho Region
Coordinates13°35′58″S 74°00′45″W
Basin countriesPeru
Max. length0.86 km (0.53 mi)
Max. width0.17 km (0.11 mi)
Surface elevation3,300 m (10,800 ft)


See also

References
  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - Map of the Vilcas Huamán Province (Ayacucho Region)
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