Kunkus (Yauli)

For the mountain on the border of the Huay-Huay District and the Yauli District, Yauli Province, Junín Region, Peru, see Kunkus.
Kunkus
Kunkus

Peru

Highest point
Elevation 5,000 m (16,000 ft) [1]
Coordinates 11°48′51″S 76°04′12″W / 11.81417°S 76.07000°W / -11.81417; -76.07000Coordinates: 11°48′51″S 76°04′12″W / 11.81417°S 76.07000°W / -11.81417; -76.07000
Geography
Location Peru, Junín Region
Parent range Andes, Paryaqaqa

Kunkus (Ancash Quechua kunkush Puya raimondii,[2] hispanicized spelling Cuncus) is a mountain in the Paryaqaqa mountain range in the Andes of Peru which reaches an altitude of approximately 5,000 m (16,000 ft). It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Yauli District. Kunkus lies northwest of Putka and Yantayuq.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Yauli Province (Junín Region)
  2. ↑ Leonel Alexander Menacho López, Yachakuqkunapa Shimi Qullqa, Anqash Qhichwa Shimichaw (Ministerio de Educación), Wordbook Ancash Quechua-Spanish
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