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Pukaqucha (Huaylas)

Lake Pucacocha
Location Peru
Ancash Region
Coordinates 8°51′23″S 77°37′56″W / 8.85639°S 77.63222°W / -8.85639; -77.63222Coordinates: 8°51′23″S 77°37′56″W / 8.85639°S 77.63222°W / -8.85639; -77.63222
Surface area 0.277201 km2 (277,201 m2)
Surface elevation 4,494 m (14,744 ft)

Lake Pucacocha (possibly from Quechua puka red, qucha lake, "red lake") is a lake in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. It is situated at a height of 4,494 m (14,744 ft) comprising an area of 0.277201 km2 (277,201 m2). Pukaqucha is located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Yuracmarca District, northwest of the highest peak of Pucajirca (Quechua for "red mountain").



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