Record SL-864203 · Wikidata Q25100133
Chhanka
No list classifications
Elevation
5,050
m
16,568 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
10.5444° S,
76.8806° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaChhanka (Quechua for cliff, hispanicized spelling Chanca) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,050 m (16,570 ft) high. It is located in the Lima Region, Cajatambo Province, Cajatambo District. Chhanka lies southwest of Pishtaq. A little lake named Tuqtuqucha ("hen lake") lies at its feet.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pishtac | 5,095 m | NE 66° | 0.8 km |
| Chalhuacocha | 5,200 m | E 97° | 2.8 km |
| Huayllajirca | 5,000 m | NE 64° | 2.9 km |
| Yanajirca | 4,600 m | N 346° | 3.6 km |
| Yana Uqsha | 4,800 m | NW 295° | 3.6 km |
| Mishihuajanan | 5,100 m | NE 30° | 4.7 km |