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South America / Peru / Junin / Uqhu
Record SL-863404 · Wikidata Q19421462

Uqhu

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Elevation
5,200 m
17,060 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
11.7878° S, 76.0631° W
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Description

Wikipedia

Uqhu (Quechua for swamp, Hispanicized spelling Uco) or Ukhu (Quechua for deep) is a mountain in the Paryaqaqa mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,200 metres (17,060 ft) high. It is situated in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Yauli District. Uqhu lies east of a lake named Wallaqucha (Huallacocha).

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Jaico 5,300 m SE 137° 2.5 km
Chhuqu P'ukru 5,000 m NE 65° 2.9 km
Kunkus 5,000 m S 194° 3.0 km