Lake Conococha
Lake Conococha (possibly from Quechua quñuq, qunuq warm, lukewarm, qucha lake, "warm lake") is a South American lake located in the Andes mountains of northwestern Peru. It is located in the region of Ancash near the junction of the roads going from Callejón de Huaylas to Chiquián.
| Lake Conococha | |
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Lake Conococha with Mount Caullaraju in the background. | |
Lake Conococha | |
| Location | Ancash, Peru |
| Coordinates | 10°07′40″S 77°17′02″W |
| Primary inflows | Small streams from Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra mountain ranges. |
| Primary outflows | Santa River |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Surface area | 1.976 km2 (0.763 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 4,020 metres (13,189 ft) |
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