Mururaju Explained

Mururaju
Map:	Peru
Location:	Peru, Ancash Region
Coordinates:	-9.8075°N -77.2439°W
Elevation M:	5688
Range:	Andes, Cordillera Blanca
Other Name:	Pongos Sur
Map Size:	240

Mururaju,^{[1] [2]} Murrorajo^[3] or Pongos Sur^[4] is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5688m (18,661feet) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Chavín de Huantar District and in the Recuay Province, Catac District.^[5] Mururaju lies southeast of Lake Querococha, northeast of the lake Qishqiqucha and south of Queshque.

The Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) survey map gives this mountain the name of Pongos.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Book: Biggar, John. The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. 2005. Andes. 9780953608720. 89. en.
2. Book: Díaz, Felipe. Carta Turística. Cordilleras Blanca, Negra, Huayhuash y Callejón de Huaylas.. 2008–2009.
3. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Recuay (20-i). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
4. Book: Neate, Jill. Mountaineering in the Andes. RGS-IBG Expedition Advisory Centre. 1994. 0-907649-64-5. Peru.
5. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huari Province (Ancash Region)
6. Book: Alpenvereinskarte 0/3b. Cordillera Blanca Süd (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. 3-937530-05-3.