Putka (Junín) Explained

Putka
Elevation M:5300
Range:Andes, Paryaqaqa
Location:Peru, Junín Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-11.8294°N -76.0464°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]

Putka (Jauja Quechua for "muddy", also spelled Putca) is a mountain in the Paryaqaqa mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5300m (17,400feet) high. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, in the districts of Suitucancha and Yauli, north of Qarwachuku.

The largest lake south of Putka is named Putkaqucha (Quechua for "muddy lake", also spelled Putcacocha). One of the small lakes southeast of Putka is named Putkaqucha, too. It lies at .

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nevados. . IGN, Peru. June 11, 2014.