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Wiraqucha (Junín)

Coordinates: 12°01′43″S 75°43′13″W / 12.02861°S 75.72028°W / -12.02861; -75.72028
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Wiraqucha
Wiraqucha is located in Peru
Wiraqucha
Wiraqucha
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,600 m (15,100 ft)[1]
Coordinates12°01′43″S 75°43′13″W / 12.02861°S 75.72028°W / -12.02861; -75.72028
Geography
LocationPeru, Junín Region
Parent rangeAndes

Cerro Huiracocha or Wiraqucha (see Viracocha#Etymology for etymology), is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,600 metres (15,092 ft) high. It is located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District.[1] Wiraqucha lies east of the lakes named Llaksaqucha, Mankhaqucha and Chakip'aki (Chaquipaque), south of Challwaqucha and north of the mountain named Chakip'aki. It is situated on the eastern border of the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Jauja Province (Junín Region)
  2. ^ ParksWatch, Park Profile - Peru Nor Yauyos – Cochas Landscape Reserve, p. 6