Parqu Qucha (Bolivia)

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Parqu Qucha (Bolivia)
LocationCono Sur, Vacas Municipality, Arani Province, Cochabamba Department
Coordinates 17°33′20″S65°37′30″W / 17.55556°S 65.62500°W / -17.55556; -65.62500 Coordinates: 17°33′20″S65°37′30″W / 17.55556°S 65.62500°W / -17.55556; -65.62500
Primary inflows Challwa 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)
Settlements Vacas, Parqu Qucha
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.

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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]

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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