Huancaitira (possibly from Quechua, possibly from wanqhay to throw down, t'ira twin)[2] is a mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 metres (15,748 ft) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Tapay District. It lies northwest of Surihuiri.[1][3]
| Huancaitira | |
|---|---|
  Huancaitira Peru | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,800 m (15,700 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 15°27′13″S 71°57′20″W / 15.45361°S 71.95556°W |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Aymara |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province |
| Parent range | Andes, Chila |
References edit
- ^ a b "Cerro Huancaitira". IGN, Peru. Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
- ^ Teofilo Laime Ajacopa (2007). Diccionario Bilingüe: Iskay simipi yuyayk’anch: Quechua – Castellano / Castellano – Quechua (PDF). La Paz, Bolivia: futatraw.ourproject.org.
- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1 (Arequipa Region)
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