Jump to content

Q'umirqucha (Yanaq Qusqu K'uchu)

Coordinates: 13°45′43″S 70°45′48″W / 13.76194°S 70.76333°W / -13.76194; -70.76333
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Q'umirqucha
Q'umirqucha is located in Peru
Q'umirqucha
Q'umirqucha
LocationPeru
Cusco Region
Coordinates13°45′43″S 70°45′48″W / 13.76194°S 70.76333°W / -13.76194; -70.76333
Max. length0.54 km (0.34 mi)
Max. width0.36 km (0.22 mi)
Surface elevation4,637 m (15,213 ft)

Q'umirqucha or Q'umir Qucha (Quechua q'umir green, qucha lake,[1] "green lake", hispanicized spelling Jomercocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Marcapata District.[2] It is situated at a height of about 4,637 metres (15,213 ft), about 0.54 km long and 0.36 km at its widest point. Q'umirqucha lies between the mountains Paqu Ananta and Ch'akiriyuq of the Willkanuta mountain range, north of the village Yanaq Qusqu K'uchu.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: q'umir - adj. y s. Verde. Color de hierba fresca. qucha, qhucha. - s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
  2. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Quispicanchi Province 2 (Cusco Region)