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Lake Pomacocha[1] (possibly from Quechua puma cougar, puma, qucha lake, "puma lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Ayacucho Region, Vilcas Huamán Province.[1] at a height of about 3,300 m.[citation needed] It is situated southwest of the town of Vischongo.[1] Pomacocha is 0.86 km long and 0.17 km at its widest point.[citation needed] The archaeological site called Inti Watana or Pomacocha lies at its shore.
| Lake Pomacocha | |
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  Lake Pomacocha | |
| Location | Ayacucho Region |
| Coordinates | 13°35′58″S 74°00′45″W / 13.59944°S 74.01250°W |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Max. length | 0.86 km (0.53 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.17 km (0.11 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 3,300 m (10,800 ft) |
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