Quiulacocha (Pasco) Explained

Quiulacocha
Elevation M:5012
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Huaguruncho
Location:Peru, Pasco Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-10.5031°N -76.0117°W

Quiulacocha (possibly from Quechua qillwa, qiwlla, qiwiña gull, qucha lake, "gull lake") is a mountain at a lake of that name in the Huaguruncho mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Pasco Region, Pasco Province, Ticlacayán District. Its summit reaches 50120NaN0 above sea level.

The lake named Quiulacocha lies in the Quiulacocha valley southwest of the peak at . The intermittent stream of the valley flows to the southeast. It belongs to the watershed of the Perené River.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nevado Quiulacocha. . IGN, Peru. June 11, 2015.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Pasco Province (Pasco Region)