Record SL-863603 · Wikidata Q25052842
Runcu Tauja
No list classifications
Elevation
5,200
m
17,060 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
13.8425° S,
70.8628° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaRuncu Tauja (possibly from Quechua runku basket, tawqa pile, heap, "basket heap") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,200 metres (17,060 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Checacupe District, and in the Puno Region, Carabaya Province, Corani District. Runcu Tauja lies northwest of the glaciated area of Quelccaya (Quechua for "snow plain"), west of Quimsachata and north of Millo.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millo (Cusco) | 5,500 m | S 185° | 1.3 km |
| Unollocsina | 5,300 m | SE 116° | 2.7 km |
| Nevado San Braulio | 5,675 m | NW 327° | 3.5 km |
| Iskupitani | 5,635 m | N 359° | 4.7 km |
| Huanacune | 5,200 m | SW 219° | 4.7 km |