Lake Acucocha (possibly from Quechua aqu sand, qucha lake,[1] "sand lake") is a lake in the Pasco Region in Peru. It is located in the Pasco Province, in the districts of Simón Bolívar and Tinyahuarco,[2] approximately 27 kilometres from Tinyahuarco. It belongs to the watershed of the Mantaro River.[3]
| Lake Acucocha | |
|---|---|
  Lake Acucocha | |
| Location | Pasco Region, Pasco Province |
| Coordinates | 10°46′27″S 76°32′50″W / 10.77417°S 76.54722°W |
| Basin countries | Peru |
| Acucocha Dam | |
|---|---|
 Location of Acucocha Dam in Peru | |
| Country | Peru |
| Power Station | |
| Operator(s) | Cia Minera Volcan |
The Acucocha dam was built at the southeastern end of the lake at 10°47′15″S 76°31′26″W / 10.78750°S 76.52389°W. It is operated by Cia Minera Volcan.[3]
See also
References
- INEI, Compendio Estadistica 2007, page 26