Pichaqani (Arequipa) Explained

Pichaqani
Elevation M:5200
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Wansu
Location:Peru, Arequipa Region, La Unión Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-14.7808°N -72.4897°W

Pichaqani (Aymara pichaqa, phichaqa, piqacha a big needle,[2] -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with a big needle", Hispanicized spelling Pichacane) is a mountain in the Wansu mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5200m (17,100feet) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, La Unión Province, Puyca District. Pichaqani lies southwest of Qullpa and northwest of Qullpa K'uchu and Minasniyuq.

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Chumbivilcas Province (Cusco Region)
  2. see: Piqacha, pichaqa and Phichaqa