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Muki (Oyón)

Coordinates: 10°40′09″S 76°41′34″W / 10.66917°S 76.69278°W / -10.66917; -76.69278
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Muki
Muki is located in Peru
Muki
Muki
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,600 m (15,100 ft)[1]
Coordinates10°40′09″S 76°41′34″W / 10.66917°S 76.69278°W / -10.66917; -76.69278
Geography
LocationPeru, Lima Region
Parent rangeAndes

Muki (Quechua for asphyxia, also for a goblin who lives in caves,[2] hispanicized spelling Muqui) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,600 m (15,100 ft) high. It is located in the Lima Region, Oyón Province, Oyón District. Muki lies northwest of the mountain named Luliqucha.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Oyón Province (Lima Region)
  2. ^ "Diccionario: Quechua - Español - Quechua, Simi Taqe: Qheswa - Español - Qheswa" (PDF). Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua. Gobierno Regional del Cusco, Perú: Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua. 2005.