Quinuacocha | |
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Location |
Peru Ancash Region |
Coordinates | 8°19′46″S 77°52′07″W / 8.32944°S 77.86861°WCoordinates: 8°19′46″S 77°52′07″W / 8.32944°S 77.86861°W |
Surface area | 0.381966 km2 (381,966 m2) |
Surface elevation | 4,218 m (13,839 ft) |
Quinuacocha (possibly from Quechua kinwa quinoa, qucha lake, "quinoa lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Ancash Region, Pallasca Province, Conchucos District. It is situated at a height of 4,218 m (13,839 ft) comprising an area of 0.381966 km2 (381,966 m2). Quinuacocha lies northeast of a group of lakes named Pusaccocha (Quechua for "five lakes").