Parqu Qucha (Quechua parquy irrigation, qucha lake,[1] "irrigation lake", hispanicized spellings Parco Cocha, Parco Khocha, Parcococha, Parkho Khocha, Parko Q'ocha) is a Bolivian lake located in Vacas Municipality, Arani Province, Cochabamba Department.

Parqu Qucha
Partial view of the lake
Location of Parqu Qucha in Bolivia.
Location of Parqu Qucha in Bolivia.
Parqu Qucha (Bolivia)
Location of Parqu Qucha in Bolivia.
Location of Parqu Qucha in Bolivia.
Parqu Qucha (Bolivia)
Location of Parqu Qucha in Bolivia.
Location of Parqu Qucha in Bolivia.
Parqu Qucha (Bolivia)
LocationCono Sur, Vacas Municipality, Arani Province, Cochabamba Department
Coordinates17°33′20″S 65°37′30″W / 17.55556°S 65.62500°W / -17.55556; -65.62500
Primary inflowsChallwa Mayu, Jatun Calada, Jatun Mayu, Kañara, Parqu Qucha, Pedregal River, Wasa K'uchu
Basin countriesBolivia
Surface area10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Surface elevation3,414 m (11,201 ft)
SettlementsVacas, Parqu Qucha
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The most important rivers which flow into Parqu Qucha are Challwa Mayu, Jatun Calada, Jatun Mayu, Kañara, Parqu Qucha, Pedregal River, Wasa K'uchu. Its surface area is 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi).[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Clodoaldo Soto Ruiz, Runasimi-Kastillanu-Inlis Llamkaymanaq Qullqa, Ayakuchu-Chanka, I rakta, Quechua-Spanish-English Functional Dictionary, Ayacucho-Chanka, Vol I
  2. ^ rincondelvago.com
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