Patarcocha (Ancash) facts for kids
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 Patarcocha
Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru Ancash Region |
| Coordinates | 9°12′40″S 77°21′30″W / 9.21111°S 77.35833°W |
| Max. length | 259 m (850 ft) |
| Max. width | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 3,900 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.
See also
In Spanish: Patarcocha para niños
- Lauricocha
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