Yanaqucha (Quechua yana black, very dark, qucha lake,[1] "black lake", Hispanicized spelling Yanacocha) is a lake in Peru located in Chuschi District, Cangallo Province, Ayacucho Region.[2][3] It is situated at a height of about 4,409 metres (14,465 ft), about 0.75 km long and 0.29 km at its widest point.

Yanaqucha
Location of Yanaqucha in Peru.
Location of Yanaqucha in Peru.
Yanaqucha
LocationPeru
Ayacucho Region
Coordinates13°24′17″S 74°34′21″W / 13.40472°S 74.57250°W / -13.40472; -74.57250
Max. length0.75 km (0.47 mi)
Max. width0.29 km (0.18 mi)
Surface elevation4,409 m (14,465 ft)

References

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  1. ^ Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: yana - adj. Negro, -gra. De color muy oscuro. || Oscuro, -ra. Que carece de luz o claridad. qucha, qhucha. s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
  2. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Cangallo Province (Ayacucho Region)
  3. ^ getamap.net "Laguna Yanacocha"