Querquecocha
Querquecocha (possibly from Quechua khirki armadillo / very rough, qucha lake,[1] "armadillo lake" or "rough lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Chumbivilcas Province, Velille District.[2] It is situated at a height of about 4,323 metres (14,183 ft), about 1.87 km long and 0.55 km at its widest point. Querquecocha lies south-east of Velille and north of the lake Orccococha.
| Querquecocha | |
|---|---|
  Querquecocha | |
| Location | Peru Cusco Region |
| Coordinates | 14°37′48″S 71°50′13″W |
| Max. length | 1.87 km (1.16 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.55 km (0.34 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,323 m (14,183 ft) |
References
- Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: khirki, khirkinchu. - s. Armadillo. Quirquincho. khirki, adj. Aspérrimo. Muy áspero. qucha, qhucha. s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
- escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Chumbivilcas Province (Cusco Region)
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