Jichu Qullu (Tarucani)

Jichu Qullu (Aymara jichu ichu, Peruvian feather grass, qullu mountain,[2] "ichu mountain", also spelled Ichocollo) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). It is located in the Arequipa Region, Arequipa Province, Tarucani District.[1]

Jichu Qullu
The Ubinas volcano and Jichu Qullu southwest of it (lower left) as seen from above (NASA, 2006)
Highest point
Elevation4,600 m (15,100 ft)[1]
Coordinates16°25′39″S 70°58′44″W / 16.42750°S 70.97889°W / -16.42750; -70.97889
Naming
Language of nameAymara
Geography
Jichu Qullu is located in Peru
Jichu Qullu
Jichu Qullu
Peru
LocationPeru, Arequipa Region, Arequipa Province, Tarucani District
Parent rangeAndes

References

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  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 2 (Arequipa Region)
  2. ^ 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)