Jullutahuarco

Jullutahuarco (possibly from Quechua qulluta, kalluta mortar, warkhu hanging; a coin,[2]) is a mountain in the west of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,400 metres (17,717 ft) high. It is located in the Lima Region, Cajatambo Province, Copa District.[1] Jullutahuarco lies on the sub-range west of Yerupaja, south of Rajucollota, Huacrish and Auxilio. It is situated north of the Huayllapa River.

Jullutahuarco
Huayhuash mountain range from space, looking to the east. Yerupaja and Siula Grande are in the center. Jullutahuarco lies on the sub-range in the foreground (center).
Highest point
Elevation5,400 m (17,700 ft)[1]
ListingList of mountains in Peru
Coordinates10°19′33″S 76°58′28″W
Naming
Language of nameQuechua
Geography
Jullutahuarco
Peru
LocationPeru, Lima Region
Parent rangeAndes, Huayhuash

References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe UGEL map of the Cajatambo Province (Lima Region)]
  2. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa, Diccionario Bilingüe Iskay simipi yuyayk'ancha, La Paz, 2007 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)


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