Ananta (Cusco)

For the mountain in the Arequipa Region, Peru, see Ananta (Arequipa). For the mountain in the Puno Region, Peru, see Ananta (Puno).
Ananta
Ananta

Peru

Highest point
Elevation 5,200 m (17,100 ft)[1]
Coordinates 13°46′04″S 70°48′53″W / 13.76778°S 70.81472°W / -13.76778; -70.81472Coordinates: 13°46′04″S 70°48′53″W / 13.76778°S 70.81472°W / -13.76778; -70.81472
Geography
Location Peru, Cusco Region
Parent range Andes, Willkanuta mountain range

Ananta is a mountain in the Willkanuta mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,200 metres (17,060 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Marcapata District. It lies northeast of the higher peak of Phaq'u Ananta.[1]

The river Pukamayu (Quechua for "red river", also spelled Pucamayu) which downstream is named Sayapata originates west of Ananta. It flows to the northwest.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Quispicanchis Province 1 (Cusco Region)


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