Parqu Qucha (Bolivia)

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.

Parqu Qucha
Partial view of the lake
Parqu Qucha
LocationCono Sur, Vacas Municipality, Arani Province, Cochabamba Department
Coordinates17°33′20″S 65°37′30″W
Primary inflowsChallwa Mayu, Jatun Calada, Jatun Mayu, Kañara, Parqu Qucha, Pedregal River, Wasa K'uchu
Basin countriesBolivia
Surface area10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Surface elevation3,414 m (11,201 ft)
SettlementsVacas, Parqu Qucha

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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