Lake Parinacochas facts for kids
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Sara Sara volcano rises above Lake Parinacochas
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 Lake Parinacochas
Location in Peru
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| Location | Ayacucho Region |
| Coordinates | 15°18′S 73°42′W / 15.3°S 73.7°W |
| Catchment area | 606.5 km2 (234.2 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Max. length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 3,272 m (10,735 ft) |
Lake Parinacochas (possibly from Aymara parina flamingo, Quechua qucha lake, lagoon, "flamingo lake") is a lake in Ayacucho Region in Peru. It is located west of Sara Sara volcano at an elevation of 3,272 metres (10,735 ft) above sea level. The lake is 12 km long and 9 km wide, and has a catchment area of 606.5 square kilometres (234 sq mi).
Lake Parinacochas is a shallow brackish lake, with some salt pan areas appearing at low water levels.
Ecology
Flora
The lake is located in a dry puna grassland region. Aquatic vegetation is represented by reeds of Typha sp. and submerged plants of genus Potamogeton.
See also
In Spanish: Lago Parinacochas para niños
- Sara Sara
- List of lakes in Peru
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