Shahuanga Punta

Shahuanga Punta
Shahuanga Punta

Peru

Highest point
Elevation 5,161 m (16,932 ft)[1]
Coordinates 9°43′33″S 77°14′13″W / 9.72583°S 77.23694°W / -9.72583; -77.23694Coordinates: 9°43′33″S 77°14′13″W / 9.72583°S 77.23694°W / -9.72583; -77.23694
Geography
Location Peru, Ancash Region
Parent range Andes, Cordillera Blanca

Shahuanga Punta (possibly from Quechua Shawanka Punta) is a 5,161 m (16,932 ft) high mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Chavín de Huantar District, and in the Recuay Province, Catac District. It lies north of Queshque.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Cerro Shahuanga Punta". IGN, Peru. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Recuay Province (Ancash Region)


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