Ancachita (possibly from Quechua anka eagle, chita young domesticated sheep / a little animal which follows its owner)[2] is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,131.3 metres (16,835 ft) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, on the border of the districts Callalli and Chivay, east of Chivay. Ancachita lies north of the higher mountains Huarancante and Jello Jello.[3]

Ancachita
Ancachita is located in Peru
Ancachita
Ancachita
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,131.3 m (16,835 ft)[1]
Coordinates15°37′55″S 71°32′2″W / 15.63194°S 71.53389°W / -15.63194; -71.53389
Geography
LocationPeru, Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province
Parent rangeAndes

References edit

  1. ^ "South America Maps". Joint Operations Graphic. Retrieved July 8, 2014.
  2. ^ )Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua, Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua, Gobierno Regional Cusco, Cusco 2005 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary))
  3. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 2 (Arequipa Region)