Patarcocha (Ancash)

Patarcocha
Patarcocha
LocationPeru
Ancash Region
Coordinates9°12′40″S 77°21′30″W / 9.21111°S 77.35833°W / -9.21111; -77.35833
Max. length259 m (850 ft)
Max. width147 m (482 ft)
Surface elevation3,900 m (12,800 ft)

Patarcocha (possibly from Quechua qucha lake,) is a lake in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru located in the Ancash Region, Asunción Province, Chacas District. It is situated at a height of 3,900 metres (12,795 ft), 259 m long and 147 m at its widest point. Patarcocha lies northwest of the lakes Yanacocha, Huegroncocha and Runtococha.

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