Record SL-864085 · Wikidata Q20085481
Posoco
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Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
15.3064° S,
72.1244° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPosoco (possibly from Quechua for foam) is a mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 m (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, on the border of the districts of Chachas and Choco. Posoco is also the name of an intermittent stream which originates at the mountain. It flows to Collpamayo (possibly from Quechua for "salty river") in the southeast. Collpamayo is a tributary of Molloco River which is a right affluent of Colca River.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticlla (Cacamayo) | 4,800 m | S 187° | 4.2 km |
| Huamanripayoc | 5,000 m | SW 219° | 4.5 km |
| Solimana | 5,242 m | SW 236° | 4.9 km |