Sawsi Explained

Sawsi
Elevation M:4942
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Language:Quechua
Location:Peru, Arequipa Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-15.0331°N -72.1106°W

Sawsi (Quechua for willow or a species of willows, Hispanicized spelling Sauce) is a 4942m (16,214feet) mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, on the border of the districts of Chachas and Orcopampa. Sawsi lies at a lake named Machuqucha.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cerro Sauce. . IGN, Peru. May 30, 2015.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1 (Arequipa Region)