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Mountain in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Quiscapampa or Quiscapanca (possibly from Quechua kiska thorn, p'anqa bract,[2] "thorn bract")[1][3][4] is a mountain in the Chila mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,400 m (17,717 ft) high. It is located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Choco District. Quiscapampa lies northwest of Ojeccasa and southwest of Airicoto.[1]
Quiscapampa | |
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![]() The Colca River and Quiscapampa north of it (upper left) as seen from the ISS | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 5,400 m (17,700 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 15°27′48″S 72°06′29″W |
Geography | |
Location | Peru, Arequipa Region, Castilla Province |
Parent range | Andes, Chila |
Jesjapanca is also the name of the peak southeast of the mountain at 15°29′59″S 72°03′53″W. It is about 5,000 m (16,404 ft) high.[1]
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