Challwayuq (Junín)

Challwayuq (Quechua challwa fish, -yuq,[2] "the one with fish", also spelled Chalhuayoc) is a mountain in the Cordillera Central in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,400 metres (14,436 ft). It is located in the Junín Region, Concepción Province, Quero District, southwest of San José de Quero.[1]

For the mountain in the Pasco Region, Peru, see Challwayuq.
Challwayuq
Challwayuq is located in Peru
Challwayuq
Challwayuq
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,400 m (14,400 ft)[1]
Coordinates12°06′14″S 75°35′39″W
Geography
LocationPeru, Junín Region
Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Central

References
  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Chupaca Province (Junín Region)
  2. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa (2007). Diccionario Bilingüe: Iskay simipi yuyayk’anch: Quechua – Castellano / Castellano – Quechua (PDF). La Paz, Bolivia.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)


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