Record SL-837371 · Wikidata Q17806379
Jiwaña
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
17.1772° S,
69.8834° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaJiwaña (Aymara for to die / massacre, slaughter, slaughtering, Hispanicized names Coverane, Coverane Gihuana, Gihuana, Koverane) is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is located in the Puno Region, El Collao Province, Capazo District. Jiwaña lies west of Tuma Tumani and southeast of Wila Chunkara. It is south of the plain named Jiwaña Pampa (Jihuaña Pampa). The Jiwaña River (Jihuaña) originates near the mountain. It flows through the plain before it reaches the Mawri River (Mauri).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uma Jalsu | 5,000 m | W 261° | 1.0 km |
| Wila Chunkara | 4,800 m | NW 311° | 3.5 km |