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Lake Sarapococha

Coordinates: 10°18′44″S 76°54′48″W / 10.31222°S 76.91333°W / -10.31222; -76.91333
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Lake Sarapococha
Lake Sarapococha (on the left) in front of the Rasac, Huayhuash mountain range
LocationPeru
Lima Region
Coordinates10°18′44″S 76°54′48″W / 10.31222°S 76.91333°W / -10.31222; -76.91333
Max. length0.63 km (0.39 mi)
Max. width0.28 km (0.17 mi)
Surface elevation4,495 m (14,747 ft)

Lake Sarapococha or Lake Sarapacocha (possibly from Quechua qucha lake), is a lake in the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Lima Region, Cajatambo Province, Copa District.[1][2] It lies at the foot of the Sarapo (or Sarapa), south-west of it. Sarapococha is situated at a height of about 4,495 metres (14,747 ft), about 0.63 km long and 0.28 km at its widest point.

See also

References

  1. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Lauricocha Province (Lima Region)
  2. ^ sernanp.gob.pe Map of the area showing "Lag. Sarapacocha"