Parqu Qucha (Bolivia)

For the lake in the Ayacucho Region, Peru, see Parququcha (Peru).
Parqu Qucha

Partial view of the lake
Location Cono Sur, Vacas Municipality, Arani Province, Cochabamba Department
Coordinates 17°33′20″S 65°37′30″W / 17.55556°S 65.62500°W / -17.55556; -65.62500Coordinates: 17°33′20″S 65°37′30″W / 17.55556°S 65.62500°W / -17.55556; -65.62500
Primary inflows Challwa Mayu, Jatun Calada, Jatun Mayu, Kañara, Parqu Qucha, Pedregal River, Wasa K'uchu
Basin countries Bolivia
Surface area 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Surface elevation 3,414 m (11,201 ft)
Settlements Vacas, Parqu Qucha

Parqu Qucha (Quechua parquy irrigation, qucha lake,[1] "irrigation lake", hispanicized spellings Parco Cocha, Parco Khocha, Parcococha, Parkho Khocha, Parko Q'ocha) is a Bolivian lake located in Vacas Municipality, Arani Province, Cochabamba Department.

The most important rivers which flow into Parqu Qucha are Challwa Mayu, Jatun Calada, Jatun Mayu, Kañara, Parqu Qucha, Pedregal River, Wasa K'uchu. Its surface area is 10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi).[2]

See also

References

  1. Clodoaldo Soto Ruiz, Runasimi-Kastillanu-Inlis Llamkaymanaq Qullqa, Ayakuchu-Chanka, I rakta, Quechua-Spanish-English Functional Dictionary, Ayacucho-Chanka, Vol I
  2. rincondelvago.com


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