Kisu Qutu

Kisu Qutu
Kisu Qutu

Peru

Highest point
Elevation 5,177 m (16,985 ft)[1]
Coordinates 14°32′27″S 72°33′07″W / 14.54083°S 72.55194°W / -14.54083; -72.55194Coordinates: 14°32′27″S 72°33′07″W / 14.54083°S 72.55194°W / -14.54083; -72.55194
Geography
Location Peru, Apurímac Region
Parent range Andes, Wansu

Kisu Qutu (Aymara kisu magnetite, qutu little heap,[2] "magnetite heap", hispanicized spelling Quesocoto) is a 5,177-metre (16,985 ft) high mountain in the north of the Wansu mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Apurímac Region, Antabamba Province, Oropesa District. Kisu Qutu lies southwest of Willkarana.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Cerro Quesocoto". IGN, Peru. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  2. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa, Diccionario Bilingüe Iskay simipi yuyayk'ancha, La Paz, 2007 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Grau Province (Apurímac Region)


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