Yana Chaka

Yana Chaka (Quechua yana black, chaka bridge,[2] "black bridge", Hispanicized spelling Yanachacca) is a 5,002 m (16,411 ft) mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Ayacucho Region, Cangallo Province, Paras District. Yana Chaka lies northwest of Tikti Wañusqa and east of Millpu.[1][3]

Yana Chaka
Yana Chaka
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,002 m (16,411 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°24′09″S 74°51′50″W
Geography
LocationPeru, Ayacucho Region
Parent rangeAndes

References

  1. "Cerro Yanachacca". IGN, Peru. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  2. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa, Diccionario Bilingüe Iskay simipi yuyayk'ancha, La Paz, 2007 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huamanga Province (Ayacucho Region)


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