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South America / Peru / Lima / Uqhu
Record SL-863107 · Wikidata Q13191016

Uqhu

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Elevation
5,262 m
17,264 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
11.8958° S, 76.2414° W
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Description

Wikipedia

Uqhu (Quechua for swamp, Hispanicized spelling Uco) or Ukhu (Quechua for deep) is a 5,262-metre-high (17,264 ft) mountain in the Cordillera Central in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Lima Region, Huarochirí Province, on the border of the districts of San Damian and San Mateo. Uqhu is situated northwest of the mountain named Suyruqucha. A little lake called Suyruqucha lies at its feet.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Uco 5,262 m SW 236° 0.4 km
Utush Mikhunan 5,228 m NW 300° 3.1 km
Suyruqucha 5,252 m SE 127° 3.1 km
Yawriq 5,235 m E 73° 4.1 km
Mulli 5,000 m W 254° 4.2 km