Markaqucha
| Markaqucha | |
|---|---|
| Location |
Peru Junín Region |
| Coordinates | 11°22′15″S 76°20′42″W / 11.37083°S 76.34500°WCoordinates: 11°22′15″S 76°20′42″W / 11.37083°S 76.34500°W |
| Max. length | 2.79 km (1.73 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.28 km (0.80 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,544 m (14,908 ft) |
Markaqucha (Quechua marka village, qucha lake,[1] hispanicized spelling Marcacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District. It is situated at a height of about 4,544 metres (14,908 ft), about 2.79 km long and 1.28 km at its widest point. Markaqucha lies north of the lake Markapumaqucha.
References
- ↑ Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: marka - s. Pueblo o aldea. qucha, qhucha. s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.