Record SL-863107 · Wikidata Q13191016
Uqhu
No list classifications
Elevation
5,262
m
17,264 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
11.8958° S,
76.2414° W
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaUqhu (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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |