Gasha (Peru) Explained

Gasha
Map:Peru
Location:Peru, Ancash Region, Huánuco Region
Coordinates:-10.1639°N -76.9125°W
Elevation M:4880
Range:Andes, Huayhuash
Map Size:200

Gasha[1] [2] (possibly from Quechua kasha thorn or spine)[3] is a 4880m (16,010feet) mountain in the northern part of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Pacllón District, and in the Huánuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District.[4] Gasha lies northwest of Mitococha and north of Paria.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Alpenvereinskarte 0/3c. Cordillera Huayhuash (Peru). 1:50 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2008. 9783937530079.
  2. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Yanahuanca (21-j). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  3. Web site: Toponimos de Yunkay . 2015-03-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131019191001/http://de.scribd.com/doc/33623618/Toponimos-de-Yunkay . 2013-10-19 . dead .
  4. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Cajatambo Province (Lima Region)