Machucocha (possibly from Quechua machu old, old person, qucha lake)[1] is a lake in Peru located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, in the districts of Chachas and Orcopampa.[2] It is situated at a height of about 4,659 m (15,285 ft),[3] about 6.77 km long and 1.89 km at its widest point. Machucocha lies southeast of Huajrahuire and northwest of Pillune.[2]
| Machucocha | |
|---|---|
  Machucocha | |
| Location | Peru Arequipa Region |
| Coordinates | 15°03′24″S 72°06′51″W / 15.05667°S 72.11417°W |
| Max. length | 6.77 km (4.21 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.89 km (1.17 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,659 m (15,285 ft) |
References
edit- ^ Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
- ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Castilla Province (1) (Arequipa Region)
- ^ lib.utexas.edu Map of the area
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