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Ampay
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Ampay (in the background on the left) as seen from Usphaqucha
Highest point
Elevation 5,236 m (17,178 ft)
Geography
Ampay is located in Peru
Ampay
Ampay
Location in Peru
Location Peru, Apurímac Region
Parent range Andes

Ampay is a 5,235-metre-high (17,175 ft) mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Apurímac Region, Abancay Province, on the border of the districts of Abancay, Huanipaca and Tamburco. The mountain lies in the Ampay National Sanctuary.

An intermittent stream named Q'illu Yakuyuq (Quechua for "the one with yellow water", also spelled Ceelloyacuyoc) originates west of the mountain. It flows to the northwest.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ampay para niños

  • Usphaqucha
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