Kunkus

For the mountain in the Yauli District, Yauli Province, Junín Region, Peru, see Kunkus (Yauli).
Kunkus
Kunkus is located in Peru
Kunkus
Kunkus
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,000 m (16,000 ft)[1]
Coordinates11°43′03″S 76°02′41″W / 11.71750°S 76.04472°W / -11.71750; -76.04472
Geography
LocationPeru, Junín Region, Yauli Province, Huay-Huay District, Yauli District
Parent rangeAndes, Paryaqaqa

Kunkus (Ancash Quechua kunkush Puya raimondii,[2] Hispanicized spelling Cuncus) is a mountain in the north of the Paryaqaqa mountain range in the Andes of Peru which reaches an altitude of approximately 5,000 m (16,000 ft). It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, on the border of the districts of Huay-Huay and Yauli. Kunkus lies north of Chumpi.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Yauli Province (Junín Region)
  2. ^ Leonel Alexander Menacho López, Yachakuqkunapa Shimi Qullqa, Anqash Qhichwa Shimichaw (Ministerio de Educación), Wordbook Ancash Quechua-Spanish


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