Tawqa Urqu (Quechua tawqa heap, pile, urqu mountain,[2] "heap mountain", Hispanicized spelling Tauca, Tauja Orjo) is a mountain in the Cusco Region in Peru, about 4,624 metres (15,171 ft) high. It is situated in the Paruro Province, Ccapi District, south of the Apurímac River.[3]

Tawqa Urqu
Tawqa Urqu is located in Peru
Tawqa Urqu
Tawqa Urqu
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,624 m (15,171 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°51′35″S 71°58′55″W / 13.85972°S 71.98194°W / -13.85972; -71.98194
Naming
Language of nameQuechua
Geography
LocationPeru, Cusco Region, Paruro Province
Parent rangeAndes

References

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  1. ^ "South America Maps". Joint Operations Graphic. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  2. ^ Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
  3. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Paruro Province (Cusco Region)