Lake Marcacocha
| Markaqucha | |
|---|---|
| Location | Peru Junín Region |
| Coordinates | 11°22′15″S 76°20′42″W / 11.37083°S 76.34500°W |
| Max. length | 2.79 km (1.73 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.28 km (0.80 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,544 m (14,908 ft) |
Markaqucha (Quechua marka village, qucha lake,[1] hispanicized spelling Marcacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District. It is situated at a height of about 4,544 metres (14,908 ft), about 2.79 km long and 1.28 km at its widest point. Markaqucha lies north of Markapumaqucha. Mishipa Ñawin lies at its northeastern shore.
References
- ^ Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: marka - s. Pueblo o aldea. qucha, qhucha. s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
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