Chuaña (possibly from Aymara for oozing of water and other liquids / melting of metals and other things)[2] is a mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,108.1 metres (16,759 ft) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Lari District. Chuaña lies north of Quehuisha and Mismi and west of Pucara. The lake Carhuacocha (possibly from Quechua for "yellowish lake") lies at its feet.[3]
| Chuaña | |
|---|---|
  Chuaña Peru | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,108.1 m (16,759 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 15°24′42″S 71°43′54.5″W / 15.41167°S 71.731806°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Lari District |
| Parent range | Andes, Chila |
References
edit- ^ "South America Maps". Joint Operations Graphic. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ Radio San Gabriel, "Instituto Radiofonico de Promoción Aymara" (IRPA) 1993, Republicado por Instituto de las Lenguas y Literaturas Andinas-Amazónicas (ILLLA-A) 2011, Transcripción del Vocabulario de la Lengua Aymara, P. Ludovico Bertonio 1612 (Spanish-Aymara-Aymara-Spanish dictionary)
- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1(Arequipa Region)
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