Record SL-864112 · Wikidata Q20085524
Qiwlla Hirka
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
9.8997° S,
77.1903° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaQiwlla Hirka (Ancash Quechua qiwlla, qillwa, qiwiña gull, hirka mountain, "gull mountain", Hispanicized spelling Jeulla Jirca) is a mountain in the southern part of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 m (16,000 ft) high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Catac District. Qiwlla Hirka lies northeast of Qiwllarahu and Challwa, near Pastu Ruri. The Pumapampa (Pachaqutu) River originates near the mountain. It is a right affluent of the Santa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuco | 5,479 m | S 199° | 2.9 km |
| Puka Hirka | 4,800 m | E 73° | 3.1 km |
| Santón | 5,238 m | W 268° | 3.4 km |
| Pastoruri | 5,240 m | S 178° | 3.4 km |
| Challhua | 5,487 m | SW 234° | 4.0 km |
| Huarapasca | 5,420 m | N 4° | 4.7 km |