Jatuncocha

Jatuncocha is a lake in the in the of located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, . It is situated at a height of 3,886 m comprising an area of 0.486550 km2.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Body of water
  • Description: lake in Áncash, Peru
  • Also known as: “Jatuncocha (Qaras)” and “Laguna Jatuncocha”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Artesonraju and Tawlli Qaqa.

Peak
Photo: Interisti, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a pyramidal mountain peak located near the city of in the mountain range in the . It is located at the Peruvian province of Huaylas and its slopes are within two cities: Santa Cruz and Caraz. is situated 4 km southeast of Jatuncocha.

Peak
is a mountain in the in the of which reaches a height of approximately 4,800 m. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, .

Lake
or Lake Chica is a lake in the in the of located in Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, . It lies within Santa Cruz Creek, between the mountains Pomabamba to the north and to the south, southwest of the larger lake Jatuncocha.

Jatuncocha

Latitude
-8.92864° or 8° 55′ 43″ south
Longitude
-77.65884° or 77° 39′ 32″ west
Elevation
3,886 metres (12,749 feet)
Open location code
673438CR+GF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 30358281
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Wiki­data ID
Q15223311
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Spanish—“Jatuncocha” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “哈通科查湖”
  • Spanish: “Jatuncocha”

Places with the Same Name

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Old overgrown ruins, with an amazing view and Laguna Quitacocha.

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