Record SL-863054 · Wikidata Q19421209
Janq'u Saxa
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Elevation
4,825
m
15,830 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
16.3319° S,
70.3422° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaJanq'u Saxa (Aymara janq'u white, saxa hollow, "white hollow", Hispanicized spelling Jancosaca) is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 4,825 metres (15,830 ft) high. It is located in the Moquegua Region, General Sánchez Cerro Province, Ichuña District, and the Puno Region, Puno Province, Pichacani District, northeast of Jukumarini Lake. Janq'u Saxa lies south of the mountain Wallqani, southwest of Wilaqullu and southeast of Larama Quta. It is situated at the Larama Quta River which originates northwest of the mountain. It is a tributary of Jukumarini Lake.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wila Qullu | 5,020 m | N 15° | 1.3 km |
| Larama Quta | 5,098 m | W 283° | 2.3 km |
| Wallqani | 5,334 m | N 353° | 4.6 km |
| Jaqhi Jaqhini | 5,055 m | NW 314° | 4.9 km |