Lake Sarapococha or Lake Sarapacocha (possibly from Quechua qucha lake), is a lake in the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Lima Region, Cajatambo Province, Copa District.[1][2] It lies at the foot of the Sarapo (or Sarapa), south-west of it. Sarapococha is situated at a height of about 4,495 metres (14,747 ft), about 0.63 km long and 0.28 km at its widest point.
Lake Sarapococha | |
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Location | Peru Lima Region |
Coordinates | 10°18′44″S 76°54′48″W / 10.31222°S 76.91333°W |
Max. length | 0.63 km (0.39 mi) |
Max. width | 0.28 km (0.17 mi) |
Surface elevation | 4,495 m (14,747 ft) |
See also
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edit- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Lauricocha Province (Lima Region)
- ^ sernanp.gob.pe[permanent dead link] Map of the area showing "Lag. Sarapacocha"