Pukaqucha (Lima)

This article is about the lake in the Lima Region, Peru. For other uses, see Pukaqucha.
Pukaqucha
Location Peru
Lima Region
Coordinates 11°31′48″S 76°21′20″W / 11.53000°S 76.35556°W / -11.53000; -76.35556Coordinates: 11°31′48″S 76°21′20″W / 11.53000°S 76.35556°W / -11.53000; -76.35556
Max. length 1.00 km (0.62 mi)
Max. width 0.80 km (0.50 mi)
Surface elevation 4,786 m (15,702 ft)

Pukaqucha (Quechua puka red, qucha lake, hispanicized spelling Pucacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Lima Region, Huarochiri Province, Huanza District. It is situated at a height of about 4,786 metres (15,702 ft), about 1.00 km long and 0.8 km at its widest point.

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