Machucocha

Machucocha (possibly from Quechua machu old, old person, qucha lake)^[1] is a lake in Peru located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, in the districts of Chachas and Orcopampa.^[2] It is situated at a height of about 4,659 m (15,285 ft),^[3] about 6.77 km long and 1.89 km at its widest point. Machucocha lies southeast of Huajrahuire and northwest of Pillune.^[2]

Machucocha
Machucocha
Location	Peru Arequipa Region
Coordinates	15°03′24″S 72°06′51″W
Max. length	6.77 km (4.21 mi)
Max. width	1.89 km (1.17 mi)
Surface elevation	4,659 m (15,285 ft)