Record SL-863015 · Wikidata Q25209076
Putaqa
No list classifications
Elevation
4,200
m
13,780 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
9.0775° S,
77.9389° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaPutaqa (Quechua for Rumex peruanus, also spelled Putaca) is a mountain in the Cordillera Negra in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,200 m (13,800 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Huaylas Province, Pamparomas District. A small lake named Aququcha (Quechua for "sand lake") lies at its feet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Pampacancha | 5,006 m | NE 39° | 3.3 km |