Record SL-864276 · Wikidata Q25203883
Muruqucha
No list classifications
Elevation
4,600
m
15,092 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
11.3022° S,
76.3158° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaMuruqucha (Quechua muru blunt; mutilated; stained; pip, grain; smallpox, qucha lake, hispanicized spelling Morococha) is a mountain at a small lake of that name in the Andes of Peru which reaches an altitude of approximately 4,600 metres (15,092 ft). It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Marcapomacocha District. The lake named Muruqucha lies on the southeastern slope of the mountain at 11°18′34″S 76°18′48″W. Yanaqucha ("black lake") is the name of the larger lake southwest of Muruqucha.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qullpayuq | 4,800 m | W 273° | 1.7 km |
| Marayniyuq | 4,800 m | S 191° | 3.5 km |