| Lake Sarapococha | |
|---|---|
 Lake Sarapococha (on the left) in front of the Rasac, Huayhuash mountain range | |
  Lake Sarapococha | |
| Location | Peru Lima Region |
| Coordinates | 10°18′44″S 76°54′48″W / 10.31222°S 76.91333°W |
| Max. length | 0.63 km (0.39 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.28 km (0.17 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,495 m (14,747 ft) |
Lake Sarapococha or Lake Sarapacocha (possibly from Quechua qucha lake), is a lake in the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Lima Region, Cajatambo Province, Copa District.[1][2] It lies at the foot of the Sarapo (or Sarapa), south-west of it. Sarapococha is situated at a height of about 4,495 metres (14,747 ft), about 0.63 km long and 0.28 km at its widest point.
See also
References
- ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Lauricocha Province (Lima Region)
- ↑ sernanp.gob.pe Map of the area showing "Lag. Sarapacocha"
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