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Kunkush (Huari)

Coordinates: 9°11′22″S 76°52′19″W / 9.18944°S 76.87194°W / -9.18944; -76.87194
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Kunkush
Kunkush is located in Peru
Kunkush
Kunkush
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,400 m (14,400 ft)[1]
Coordinates9°11′22″S 76°52′19″W / 9.18944°S 76.87194°W / -9.18944; -76.87194
Geography
LocationPeru, Ancash Region
Parent rangeAndes

Kunkush (Ancash Quechua for Puya raimondii,[2] also spelled Cuncush) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Paucas District.[1]

References

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