Chila mountain range

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Chila mountain range

Mismi behind the lake Limaquta
Highest point
Peak Chila
Elevation 5,654 m (18,550 ft)
Dimensions
Length 80 km (50 mi) N-S
Geography
Country Peru
State/Province Arequipa Region
Parent range Andes

The Chila mountain range lies in the Arequipa Region in the Andes of Peru. It extends between 15°02' and 15°26'S and 71°43' and 72°37'W for about 80 km.[1] The range is located in the provinces Castilla and Caylloma.

The highest mountain in the range is Chila at 5,654 metres (18,550 ft). Other notable peaks are:[2][3][4]

  • Asnu Wañusqa (Asnohuanusja, Asnohuañusca)
  • Chinchun (Chinchon)
  • Chuqipirwa (Choquepirhua)
  • Hatunpila, 5,450 metres (17,881 ft)
  • Kiskap'anqa (Quiscapanca)
  • Kiwicha 5,514 metres (18,091 ft)
  • Minaspata, 5,555 metres (18,225 ft)
  • Mismi, 5,597 metres (18,363 ft)
  • Q'asiri, 5,647 metres (18,527 ft)
  • Sirani, 5,229 metres (17,156 ft)
  • Suriwiri, 5,506 metres (18,064 ft)
  • Wamanripayuq (Huamanripayoc) and
  • Yuraq Q'asa, 5,456 metres (17,900 ft).


References

  1. usgs.gov USGS, Peruvian Cordilleras
  2. Taken from Mountaineering in the Andes by Jill Neate RGS-IBG Expedition Advisory Centre, 2nd edition, May 1994
  3. lib.utexas.edu Map of the area
  4. allthemountains.com


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