Chiñi Lakha Explained

Chiñi Lakha
Elevation M:5000
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Moquegua Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-16.8081°N -70.56°W

Chiñi Lakha (Aymara chiñi bat, lakha mouth, "bat's mouth", Hispanicized spellings Chinilaca, Chiñilaca) is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 5000m (16,000feet) high. It is located in the Moquegua Region, Mariscal Nieto Province, Carumas District. Chiñi Lakha lies southwest of Jach'a Sirka and southeast of Tixani.[1]

Chiñi Lakha is also the name of an intermittent stream which originates north of the mountain. It flows to the west.[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Mariscal Nieto Province (Moquegua Region)