Lake Marcapomacocha

Lake Marcapomacocha
Lake Marcapomacocha
LocationJunín Region
Coordinates11°24′04″S 76°20′50″W / 11.40111°S 76.34722°W / -11.40111; -76.34722
Catchment area141 km2 (54 sq mi)
Basin countriesPeru
Max. length3.67 km (2.28 mi)
Max. width1.95 km (1.21 mi)
Surface elevation4,400 m (14,400 ft)

Lake Marcapomacocha (possibly from Quechua marka village, puma cougar, puma, qucha lake) is a lake in Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District. Lake Marcapomacocha lies south of Lake Marcacocha and east of Lake Antacota. It is situated at a height of about 4,400 metres (14,436 ft), about 3.67 km long and 1.95 km at its widest point. It has a catchment area of 141 square kilometres (54 sq mi).