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.

Lake Sarapococha
Lake Sarapococha (on the left) in front of the Rasac, Huayhuash mountain range
Lake Sarapococha is located in Peru
Lake Sarapococha
Lake Sarapococha
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)

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