Record SL-863223 · Wikidata Q17780731
Pillune (La Unión)
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Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
14.9592° S,
72.4278° W
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Description
WikipediaPillune (possibly from Aymara pillu crown or cord which some indigenous peoples use to tighten their hair, -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with a crown" or "the one with a pillu") is a mountain in the Huanzo mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, La Unión Province, Puyca District. Pillune lies west of Ancojahua, northwest of Quelcata and northeast of Chuañuma.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuañuma (La Unión) | 5,000 m | SW 214° | 3.7 km |
| Quelcata (Condesuyos-La Unión) | 5,000 m | SE 154° | 4.3 km |