Lake Markacocha[1] (possibly from Quechua marka village, qucha lake)[2] is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District.[3] 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.[citation needed] Lake Marcacocha lies north of Lake Marcapomacocha and southwest of Mount Mishipañahuin.[1]
| Lake Marcacocha | |
|---|---|
  Lake Marcacocha | |
| Location | Peru Junín Region |
| Coordinates | 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) |
References
edit- ^ a b Peru 1:100 000, Ondores (23-k). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
- ^ Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: marka - s. Pueblo o aldea. qucha, qhucha. s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - Map of Yauli Province (Junin Region)
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