Lake Marcacocha | |
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Location |
Peru Junín Region |
Coordinates | 11°22′15″S 76°20′42″W / 11.37083°S 76.34500°WCoordinates: 11°22′15″S 76°20′42″W / 11.37083°S 76.34500°W |
Max. length | 2.79 km (1.73 mi) |
Max. width | 1.28 km (0.80 mi) |
Surface elevation | 4,544 m (14,908 ft) |
Lake Markacocha (possibly from Quechua marka village, qucha lake) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District. It is situated at a height of about 4,544 metres (14,908 ft), about 2.79 km long and 1.28 km at its widest point. Lake Marcacocha lies north of Lake Marcapomacocha and southwest of Mount Mishipañahuin.