Challwayuq

Challwayuq (Quechua challwa fish, -yuq a suffix,[3] "the one with fish", also spelled Chalhuayoc) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru whose summit reaches about 4,800 m (15,748 ft) above sea level. It is located in the Pasco Region, Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, Yanahuanca District. Challwayuq lies northwest of Yana Chaka.[1]

For the mountain in the Junín Region, Peru, see Challwayuq (Junín).
Challwayuq
Challwayuq is located in Peru
Challwayuq
Challwayuq
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,800 m (15,700 ft)[1]
Coordinates10°33′18″S 76°40′31″W[2]
Geography
LocationPeru, Pasco Region
Parent rangeAndes

References
  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Daniel Alcides Carrión Province (Pasco Region)
  2. "Cerro Chalhuayoc". IGN, Peru. Archived from the original on June 16, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  3. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa (2007). Diccionario Bilingüe: Iskay simipi yuyayk’anch: Quechua – Castellano / Castellano – Quechua (PDF). La Paz, Bolivia.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)


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