Yanaqucha (Quechua yana black, very dark, qucha lake,[1] "black lake", Hispanicized spelling Yanacocha) is a lake in Peru located in Chuschi District, Cangallo Province, Ayacucho Region.[2][3] It is situated at a height of about 4,409 metres (14,465 ft), about 0.75 km long and 0.29 km at its widest point.
| Yanaqucha | |
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  Yanaqucha | |
| Location | Peru Ayacucho Region |
| Coordinates | 13°24′17″S 74°34′21″W / 13.40472°S 74.57250°W |
| Max. length | 0.75 km (0.47 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.29 km (0.18 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,409 m (14,465 ft) |
References
edit- ^ Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: yana - adj. Negro, -gra. De color muy oscuro. || Oscuro, -ra. Que carece de luz o claridad. qucha, qhucha. s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Cangallo Province (Ayacucho Region)
- ^ getamap.net "Laguna Yanacocha"
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