Qanchis Kancha

Qanchis Kancha (Quechua qanchis seven, kancha corral,[2] "seven corrals", Hispanicized spelling Janchiscancha) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Lima Region, Huarochiri Province, Chicla District.[1] Qanchis Kancha lies near the Antikuna mountain pass, southwest of Tikti Mach'ay and Jirish Mach'ay.

For the mountain in Bolivia, see Qanchis Kancha (Bolivia).
Qanchis Kancha
The mining village of Q'asa P'allqa (Casapalca) and the eastern slope of Qanchis Kancha (on the right) as seen from Jirish Mach'ay, looking to the south.
Highest point
Elevation5,000 m (16,000 ft)[1]
Coordinates11°37′55″S 76°14′49″W
Geography
Qanchis Kancha is located in Peru
Qanchis Kancha
Qanchis Kancha
Peru
LocationPeru, Lima Region
Parent rangeAndes

References
  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huarochiri Province (Lima Region)
  2. 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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