Record SL-864151 · Wikidata Q25100460
Tancancocha
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Elevation
5,200
m
17,060 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
9.9086° S,
77.0533° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaTancancocha (possibly from Quechua tanka fork, a deep bifurcation, -n a suffix, qucha lake, "lake of the bifurcation") is a mountain in the north of the Huallanca mountain range in the Andes of Peru at a small lake of that name. The mountain reaches an altitude of approximately 5,200 m (17,100 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, in the districts of Aquia and Huallanca. The lake named Tancancocha lies in the Huallanca District at 9°53′55″S 77°02′56″W, northeast of the peak.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuspi | 5,090 m | N 355° | 1.4 km |
| Huallanca | 5,470 m | SE 120° | 1.8 km |
| Cumbre de los Burros | 5,300 m | SE 132° | 2.1 km |
| Kuntur Wayi | 5,171 m | S 161° | 3.7 km |
| Tankan | 5,162 m | N 347° | 4.2 km |
| Kunkush (Bolognesi) | 4,626 m | E 102° | 4.9 km |