Ancocala (Peru) Explained

Ancocala
Elevation M:4776
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Chila
Language:Quechua
Location:Peru, Arequipa Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-15.1094°N -72.125°W

Ancocala (possibly from Aymara janq'u white, qala stone, "white stone") is a 4776m (15,669feet) mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Chachas District. Ancocala lies southwest of Pillune and the lake named Machucocha.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cerro Ancocala . . IGN, Peru . May 29, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150529113546/http://www.ign.gob.pe/nomenclatorDigital/carta.php?id=1493 . May 29, 2015 .
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Castilla Province (1) (Arequipa Region)