Lake Belaunde (Quechua: Sulla Qucha), is a natural reservoir of fresh water located in the district of Chacas, Ancash, in the area of the Cordillera Blanca at 4500 meters. It originated from the deglaciation of glacier Yanarahu in 1968. It was renamed in honor of former President Fernando Belaunde Terry, who supported the construction of the AN-107 Route, which runs along its banks south and east.

Lake
Sulla Qucha
View of the lake from route AN-107
Location of the reservoir in Peru.
Location of the reservoir in Peru.
Lake
LocationChacas, Ancash Region, Peru
Coordinates9°08′18″S 77°30′18″W / 9.13833°S 77.50500°W / -9.13833; -77.50500
Typeglacial
Primary inflowsmelting ice from nearby snow peaks
Primary outflowsPutaqa River
Basin countriesPeru
Max. length360 m (1,180 ft)
Max. width130 m (430 ft)
Average depth7 m (23 ft)
Max. depth15 m (49 ft)
Surface elevation4,500 m (14,800 ft)
Islandsnone
Settlementsnone

It is the smallest of the group of three lagoons that are located in the basin of river Putaqa. It's one of the most accessible areas of the province.[1]

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  • Municipalidad Provincial de Asunción. (2007). Plan vial provincial participativo de Asunción, 2007-2011 (PDF).

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