Ñawinqucha (Quechua ñawi eye; button hole, -n a suffix, qucha lake,[1] hispanicized spelling Ñahuincocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Huancayo Province, Chongos Alto District.[2] It is situated at a height of approximately 4,592 metres (15,066 ft), about 2.25 km long and 0.64 km at its widest point. Ñawinqucha lies southeast of Yuraqqucha and northeast of Aqchiqucha. It belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.[3]

Ñawinqucha
Ñawinqucha
Location	Peru Junín Region
Coordinates	12°36′03″S 75°26′40″W
Max. length	2.25 km (1.40 mi)
Max. width	0.64 km (0.40 mi)
Surface elevation	4,592 m (15,066 ft)

Ñawinqucha Dam
Location of Ñawinqucha Dam in Peru
Country	Peru
Dam and spillways
Height	5.9 m (19 ft)
Power Station
Operator(s)	Electroperu

In 1999 the Ñawinqucha dam was erected at the northeastern end of the lake at 12°35′32″S 75°26′7.5″W. It is 5.9 m (19 ft) high. It is operated by Electroperu.[3]

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