Kunkush (Huari)

This article is about the mountain in the Huari Province, Ancash Region, Peru. For other uses, see Kunkush (disambiguation).
Kunkush
Kunkush

Peru

Highest point
Elevation 4,400 m (14,400 ft) [1]
Coordinates 9°11′22″S 76°52′19″W / 9.18944°S 76.87194°W / -9.18944; -76.87194Coordinates: 9°11′22″S 76°52′19″W / 9.18944°S 76.87194°W / -9.18944; -76.87194
Geography
Location Peru, Ancash Region
Parent range Andes

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

  1. 1 2 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


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