Waskhaqucha (Carhuacayan)

This article is about the lake in the Carhuacayan District, Yauli Province, Junín Region, Peru. For other uses, see Waskhaqucha.
Waskhaqucha
Location Peru
Junín Region
Coordinates 11°05′22″S 76°24′44″W / 11.08944°S 76.41222°W / -11.08944; -76.41222Coordinates: 11°05′22″S 76°24′44″W / 11.08944°S 76.41222°W / -11.08944; -76.41222
Max. length 5.10 km (3.17 mi)
Max. width 0.95 km (0.59 mi)
Surface elevation 4,484 m (14,711 ft)
Waskhaqucha Dam
Country Peru
Opening date 2012

Waskhaqucha (Quechua waskha (also waska) rope, qucha lake,[1] hispanicized spelling Huascacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Carhuacayan District.[2] It is situated at a height of approximately 4,484 m (14,711 ft), about 5.10 km long and 0.95 km at its widest point.

In 2012 the Waskhaqucha dam was inaugurated.[3] The dam lies was erected at the southeastern end of the lake.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Teofilo Laime Ajacopa, Diccionario Bilingüe Iskay simipi yuyayk'ancha, La Paz, 2007 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
  2. ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Yauli Province (Junín Region)
  3. ↑ "Presidente Humala inauguró represa de Huascacocha que garantizará suministro de agua a 2.5 millones de limeños". presidencia.gob.pe. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
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