Lake Carhuacocha (Jesús-Queropalca) Explained

Lake Carhuacocha
Pushpin Map:Peru
Location:Huanuco Region
Coords:-10.2442°N -76.8656°W
Basin Countries:Peru
Length:1.5km (00.9miles)
Width:0.44km (00.27miles)
Elevation:4150m (13,620feet)

Lake Carhuacocha (possibly from Quechua qarwa leaf worm, larva of a beetle; pale, yellowish, golden, qucha lake,) is a lake in Peru located in the Huanuco Region, Lauricocha Province, on the border of the districts of Jesús and Queropalca.[1] It lies on the east side of the Huayhuash mountain range. The lake is about 1.5 km long and 0.44 km at its widest point.

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  1. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/jog/latin_america/txu-oclc-224300691-sc18-09.jpg lib.utexas.edu