Puka (Peru) Explained

Puka
Elevation M:4993
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Huancavelica Region, Junín Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-12.6339°N -75.5692°W

Puka (Quechua for red, Hispanicized spelling Puca) is a 4993m (16,381feet) mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Huancavelica Region, Huancavelica Province, Acobambilla District, and in the Junín Region, Huancayo Province, Chongos Alto District. Puka lies southwest of Warmi Mach'ay, between the lakes named Warmiqucha in the southeast and Quylluqucha in the north.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cerro Puca. . IGN, Peru. March 22, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042053/http://www.ign.gob.pe/nomenclatorDigital/carta.php?id=29762. September 24, 2015. dead.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huancavelica Province 1 (Huancavelica Region)