Lake Acococha Explained

Lake Acococha
Location:Peru
Junín Region
Coords:-11.44°N -76.2725°W
Length:0.73km (00.45miles)
Width:0.28km (00.17miles)
Elevation:4631m (15,194feet)
Pushpin Map:Peru
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of the lake in Peru.

Lake Acococha[1] (possibly from Quechua aqu sand, qucha lake) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District.[2] It is situated at a height of about 4631m (15,194feet), about 0.73 km long and 0.28 km at its widest point. Lake Acococha lies southeast of lakes Marcapomacocha and Marcacocha.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Ondores (23-k). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - Map of Yauli Province (Junin Region)