Shinuacocha Explained

Shinuacocha
Elevation M:4800
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Cordillera Negra
Location:Peru, Ancash Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Label Position:right
Coordinates:-10.3072°N -77.2411°W

Shinuacocha (possibly from Ancash Quechua shinwa nettle, qucha lake,[2] "nettle lake") is a mountain in the Cordillera Negra in the Andes of Peru, about 4800m (15,700feet) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Corpanqui District, and in the Ocros Province, Cajamarquilla District.[1]

The mountain was named after a little lake east of it in the Corpanqui District at .[1]

Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Ocros Province (Ancash Region)
  2. Leonel Alexander Menacho López, Yachakuqkunapa Shimi Qullqa, Anqash Qhichwa Shimichaw (Ministerio de Educación), Wordbook Ancash Quechua-Spanish