Chalhuacocha (Huari)

Chalhuacocha
Chalhuacocha
LocationPeru
Ancash Region
Coordinates9°22′2.5″S 77°17′10.8″W / 9.367361°S 77.286333°W / -9.367361; -77.286333
Surface area0.153655 km2 (153,655 m2)
Surface elevation4,223 m (13,855 ft)

Chalhuacocha (possibly from Quechua challwa fish, qucha lake, "fish lake") is a lake in Peru located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District. It is situated at a height of 4,223 m (13,855 ft) comprising an area of 0.153655 km2 (153,655 m2). Chalhuacocha lies near the Rurichinchay valley, northeast of the peak of Rurichinchay.