Yanque Explained

Yanque
Elevation M:5205
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Peru, Junín Region
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-11.2697°N -76.4581°W

Yanque (possibly from Quechua for clay, Yanki means "exchange" or "North American" in Quechua) is a 5205m (17,077feet) mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Yauli Province, Carhuacayan District, and in the Lima Region, Huaral Province, Atavillos Alto District. It lies southwest of Tuctococha and northeast of the peak of Alcay.[1] [2]

Yanque is also the name of a lake southeast of the mountain at . The little lake west of the mountain is named Isco (possibly from Aymara and Quechua for lime).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cerro Yanque. . IGN, Peru. May 11, 2015.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Yauli Province (Junín Region)