Kuntur Ikiña (Puno) Explained

Kuntur Ikiña
Elevation M:4800.9
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Puno Region, Puno Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-15.8742°N -70.3153°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]

Kuntur Ikiña (Aymara kunturi condor,[3] ikiña to sleep, bed or blanket,[4] Hispanicized spelling Condoriquiña) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4800.9m (15,751feet) high. It is located in the Puno Region, Puno Province, on the border of the districts Mañazo and Tiquillaca.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South America Maps. . Joint Operations Graphic. July 5, 2014.
  2. Web site: Nevados. . IGN, Peru. July 5, 2014.
  3. Yatiqirinaka Aru Pirwa, Lima, 2005 (Aymara-Spanish dictionary)
  4. Web site: Diccionario Quechua - Aymara al español. . katari.org. July 5, 2014.
  5. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Puno Province 1 (Puno Region)