Lake Quinuacocha (Ancash) Explained

Quinuacocha
Location:Peru
Ancash Region
Coords:-8.3294°N -77.8686°W
Area:0.381966km2
Elevation:4218m (13,839feet)
Pushpin Map:Peru
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Lake Quinuacocha in Peru.

Quinuacocha (possibly from Quechua kinwa quinoa, qucha lake, "quinoa lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Ancash Region, Pallasca Province, Conchucos District. It is situated at a height of 4218m (13,839feet) comprising an area of NaNkm2. Quinuacocha lies northeast of a group of lakes named Pusaccocha (Quechua for "five lakes").