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South America / Peru / Puno / Catautira
Record SL-863369 · Wikidata Q19421362

Catautira

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Elevation
5,200 m
17,060 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
14.0975° S, 70.6489° W
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Description

Wikipedia

Catautira (possibly from Aymara q'atawi lime, tira cradle, "lime cradle") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,200 metres (17,060 ft) high. It is situated in the Puno Region, Carabaya Province, Macusani District. Catautira lies northeast of Sumpiruni. This is where the Ninahuisa River originates. It flows along the southern slopes of Catautira before it turns to the northeast.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Sumpiruni 5,063 m W 267° 2.5 km
Colquetauca 5,000 m E 102° 4.8 km