Hatun Q'asa (Arequipa) Explained

Hatun Q'asa
Elevation M:4800
Elevation Ref:[1]
Location:Peru, Arequipa Region, Condesuyos Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-15.0281°N -72.335°W

Hatun Q'asa (Quechua hatun big (jatun in Bolivia), q'asa mountain pass, "big mountain pass", hispanicized spelling Jatun Casa) is a mountain in the Wansu mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 4800m (15,700feet) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Condesuyos Province, Cayarani District. Hatun Q'asa lies at the Q'illumayu valley (Quechua for "yellow river", also spelled Quellomayo).[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the La Unión Province (Arequipa Region)