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Kunkus (Yauli)

Coordinates: 11°48′51″S 76°04′12″W / 11.81417°S 76.07000°W / -11.81417; -76.07000
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For the mountain on the border of the Huay-Huay District and the Yauli District, Yauli Province, Junín Region, Peru, see Kunkus.
Kunkus
Kunkus is located in Peru
Kunkus
Kunkus
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,000 m (16,000 ft)[1]
Coordinates11°48′51″S 76°04′12″W / 11.81417°S 76.07000°W / -11.81417; -76.07000
Geography
LocationPeru, Junín Region
Parent rangeAndes, Paryaqaqa

Kunkus (Ancash Quechua kunkush Puya raimondii,[2] hispanicized spelling Cuncus) is a mountain in the Paryaqaqa mountain range in the Andes of Peru which reaches an altitude of approximately 5,000 m (16,000 ft). It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Yauli District. Kunkus lies northwest of Putka and Yantayuq.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Yauli Province (Junín Region)
  2. ^ Leonel Alexander Menacho López, Yachakuqkunapa Shimi Qullqa, Anqash Qhichwa Shimichaw (Ministerio de Educación), Wordbook Ancash Quechua-Spanish


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