Quenamari Explained

Quenamari
Elevation M:5294
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Carabaya
Location:Peru, Puno Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-14.2061°N -70.3164°W

Quenamari, Kenamari or Quinamari (possibly from Aymara or Quechua (a possible spelling)[2] is 52940NaN0 high a mountain in the Carabaya mountain range in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Puno Region, Carabaya Province, Antauta District, and in the Melgar Province, Ajoyani District, southeast of Macusani.[1] [3] Its western peak (San Bartolomé de Quenamari) with the San Rafael mine lies in the Carabaya Province and the eastern peak (San Francisco de Quenamari) with the Quenamari mine is situated on the border of the provinces. The Quenamari mine in the southeast of the mountain belongs to the Melgar Province.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Peru 1:100,000, Macusani 2842, Map prepared and published by the Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center, Bethesda, MD
  2. Web site: Antología intercultural quechua/castellano y su impacto en la educación bilingüe intercultural. Víctor Eulogio Casa Huahuasoncco. January 26, 2015.
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Carabaya Province (Puno Region)
  4. Plan de Cierre de los Pasivos Ambientales de la Unidad Minera Acumulación Quenamari - San Rafael – MINSUR S.A., Informe Final, CESEL Ingenieros, December 2006