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Rasuwillka (Huanta-La Mar)

Coordinates: 12°52′10″S 74°09′22″W / 12.86944°S 74.15611°W / -12.86944; -74.15611
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Rasuwillka
Rasuwillka is located in Peru
Rasuwillka
Rasuwillka
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,800 m (15,700 ft)[1]
Coordinates12°52′10″S 74°09′22″W / 12.86944°S 74.15611°W / -12.86944; -74.15611
Geography
LocationPeru, Ayacucho Region
Parent rangeAndes

Rasuwillka (Quechua, Hispanicized spellings Rasohuilca, Rasuvilca, Razohuilca, Razuhuilca, Razuhuillca, Razuwillka, Rasu Bilca, Rasu Willca, Razu Bilca) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,800 metres (15,748 ft) high. It is situated in the Ayacucho Region, Huanta Province, Huanta District, and in the La Mar Province, Tambo District. Rasuwillka lies north of the lakes Muruqucha, Pampaqucha, and Yanaqucha and northeast of Chakaqucha.[1]

By the local peasants Rasuwillka is venerated as an apu.

References

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  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huanta Province (Ayacucho Region)