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Mountain in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Collpa Janca[1] (possibly from Quechua qullpa salty, saltpeter, hanka snowcapped ridge or peak; ice,[2][3][4] "salty ridge") is a mountain in the northern part of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,800 m (15,748 ft).[1] It is located in the Ancash Region, Corongo Province, Cusca District, and in the Huaylas Province, Yuracmarca District.[5] Collpa Janca lies northeast of Champará.[1]
Collpa Janca | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,800 m (15,700 ft) |
Coordinates | 8°40′06″S 77°45′45″W |
Geography | |
Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |