Qiwllaqucha (Junín)
Qiwllaqucha (Quechua qillwa, qiwlla, qiwiña gull, qucha lake,[1] "gull lake", hispanicized spelling Quiullacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Chupaca Province, Yanacancha District.[2] It is situated at a height of about 4,536 metres (14,882 ft), about 2.23 km long and 0.76 km at its widest point.
| Qiwllaqucha | |
|---|---|
| Location | Peru Junín Region |
| Coordinates | 12°18′59″S 75°30′49″W |
| Max. length | 2.23 km (1.39 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.76 km (0.47 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,536 m (14,882 ft) |
References
- Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua: qillwa, qiwlla, qiwiña - s. Gaviota. Ave palmípeda de color blanco. qucha, qhucha, quchacha. - s. Laguna. Lago pequeño. qucha, qhucha. - s. Lago. Gran masa de agua en una depresión.
- escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Chupaca Province (Junín Region)
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