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Lake Pomacocha (Ayacucho)

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Lake Pomacocha
Lake Pomacocha is located in PeruLake PomacochaLake Pomacocha
LocationAyacucho Region
Coordinates13°35′58″S 74°00′45″W / 13.59944°S 74.01250°W / -13.59944; -74.01250
Basin countriesPeru
Max. length0.86 km (0.53 mi)
Max. width0.17 km (0.11 mi)
Surface elevation3,300 m (10,800 ft)

Lake Pomacocha (possibly from Quechua puma cougar, puma, qucha lake, "puma lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Ayacucho Region, Vilcas Huamán Province. at a height of about 3,300 m. It is situated southwest of the town of Vischongo. Pomacocha is 0.86 km long and 0.17 km at its widest point. The archaeological site called Inti Watana or Pomacocha lies at its shore.


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References

  1. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - Map of the Vilcas Huamán Province (Ayacucho Region)

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