Lake Junín

Also known as Lake Junin, Chinchaycocha

lake in Peru

Key facts

Primary outflows: Upamayu- Mantaro River
Basin countries: Peru
Surface area: 529.88 km (204.59 mi )
Max depth: 12 m (39 ft)
Surface elevation: 4,082.7 m (13,395 ft)

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Lake Junin ( IPA: [xuˈnin]; Spanish Lago Junín, named after the nearby town of Junin) or Chinchaycocha (possibly from Quechua chincha, chinchay north, northern, chinchay ocelot, qucha lake, lagoon, "northern lake" or "ocelot lake") is the largest lake entirely within Peruvian territory. Even though Lake Titicaca has a much larger area, its eastern half is located on Bolivian territory. Lake Junin is an important birdwatching destination in the country.

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