Jenchaña (possibly from Aymara Qinchaña, for to surround with bushes[3]) is a volcano in the Andes of Peru, about 3,600 m (11,800 ft) high. It is situated in the "Valley of the Volcanoes" in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Andagua District. Jenchaña lies northwest of Chilcayoc.[1]
| Jenchaña | |
|---|---|
  Jenchaña Peru | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,600 m (11,800 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 15°31′13″S 72°20′44″W / 15.52028°S 72.34556°W[2] |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Quechua |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Arequipa Region |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Topo map |
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References
edit- ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1 (Arequipa Region)
- ^ "Vlcán Jenchaña". IGN, Peru. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ^ "Diccionario Bilingüe, Castellano - Aymara, 2002". Félix Layme Pairumani. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2015. see: Cercar con matorrales
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