Lake Paracota (Puno)
Lake Paracota (possibly from Aymara phara dry,[2] quta lake)[3] is a lake in Peru located in the Puno Region, Puno Province, Pichacani District.[4] It is situated at a height of about 4,512 metres (14,803 ft). Lake Paracota lies southeast of the larger Lake Jucumarini.
| Lake Paracota | |
|---|---|
  Lake Paracota | |
| Location | Peru Puno Region |
| Coordinates | 16°25′0.7″S 70°17′02″W[1] |
| Surface elevation | 4,512 m (14,803 ft) |
References
- mapcarta.com Retrieved on June 7, 2013
- Ludovico Bertonio, Aymara-Spanish dictionary (transcription): Phara, waña - Seco.
- www.katari.org Quta (s.) - Lago
- escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Puno Province 2 (Puno Region)
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