Yanacocha (possibly from Quechua yana black, very dark, qucha lake, lagoon,[2] "black lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Huaylllabamba District.[3][4] It is about 14 m (46 ft) deep and 240 m (790 ft) long and it is situated at a height of about 3,951 metres (12,963 ft). Yanacocha as well as the nearby lakes named Chaquicocha and Kellococha (Quechua for "yellow lake") is known for its woods of polylepis.[4] It is situated high up on the mountain named Chaquicocha.[5]

Yanacocha
Yanacocha
Location	Peru Cusco Region, Urubamba Province
Coordinates	13°17′06″S 72°03′01″W
Max. length	240 m (790 ft)
Average depth	14 m (46 ft)
Surface elevation	3,951 metres (12,963 ft)[1]

See also

• Machu Qullqa

References

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[fr] Yanacocha (Urubamba)