Record SL-862899 · Wikidata Q17787747
Saywa Q'asa
No list classifications
Elevation
5,000
m
16,404 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
13.4181° S,
74.6594° W
Grid ref
—
Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaSaywa Q'asa (Quechua saywa boundary stone, landmark, q'asa mountain pass, "landmark mountain pass", Hispanicized spelling Sayhuaccasa) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 metres (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Ayacucho Region, Cangallo Province, in the north of the Paras District. Saywa Q'asa lies south-west of the mountain Chiqllarasu, west of the mountain Saywa (Sayhua), north-east of the mountain Waranwallqa and east of the mountain Rit'ipata. The Pampawasi River (Pampahuasi) originates near Saywa Q'asa. It flows to the south where its waters reach Pampas River near the town of Paras.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rit'ipata (Ayacucho) | 5,000 m | W 251° | 3.7 km |
| Waranwallqa | 5,000 m | SW 225° | 4.5 km |