Ñawinqucha (Quechua ñawi button hole / eye, -n a suffix, qucha lake,[1] hispanicized spelling Nahuincocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District, northeast of the Paryaqaqa mountain range.[2] The lake belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.[3]
Ñawinqucha | |
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![]() ![]() Ñawinqucha | |
Location | Peru Junín Region, Jauja Province |
Coordinates | 11°52′03″S 75°53′04″W |
Ñawinqucha Dam | |
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![]() ![]() Location of Ñawinqucha Dam in Peru | |
Country | Peru |
Dam and spillways | |
Height | 4 m (13 ft) |
Power Station | |
Operator(s) | Electroperu |
In 1995 the 4 m (13 ft) high Ñawinqucha dam was erected at the eastern end of the lake at 11°52′02″S 75°52′46″W. The dam is operated by Electroperu.[3]
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