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Wich'iqucha (Jauja)

Wich'iqucha
Location Junín Region
Coordinates 11°53′26″S 75°52′21″W / 11.89056°S 75.87250°W / -11.89056; -75.87250Coordinates: 11°53′26″S 75°52′21″W / 11.89056°S 75.87250°W / -11.89056; -75.87250
Basin countries Peru
Wich'iqucha Dam
Dam and spillways
Height 5.5 m (18 ft)
Power station
Operator(s) Electroperu

Wich'iqucha (Quechua wich'i a large, wide-mouthed pitcher, qucha lake, "pitcher lake", hispanicized spelling Vichecocha) is a lake in Peru. It is situated in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District, west of Yuraqqucha. The lake belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.

The Wich'iqucha dam was built in 1995. It is 5.5 m (6.0 yd) high. It is operated by Electroperu.


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