Salla Huancane Explained

Salla Huancane
Elevation M:5000
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Vilcanota
Location:Peru, Puno Region, Melgar Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-14.1592°N -70.7122°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]

Salla Huancane (possibly from Aymara salla rocks, cliffs, wanqa a big stone, -ni a suffix) is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5000m (16,000feet) high . It is situated in the Puno Region, Melgar Province, Nuñoa District. It lies southeast of Jonorana.[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Melgar Province (Puno Region)
  2. Web site: Cerro Salla Huancane. . IGN, Peru. August 14, 2015.