Cashan (Peru) facts for kids
For the city in Iran, see Kashan. For the Cashan Mountains in South Africa, see Magaliesberg.
Quick facts for kids Cashan |
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| Tijeraspunta | |
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| Elevation | 5,716 m (18,753 ft) |
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 Cashan
Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Blanca |
Cashan, Kashan (possibly from Quechua kasha thorn or spine -n a suffix) or Tijeraspunta is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,716 metres (18,753 ft) high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huaraz Province, in the districts of Huaraz and Olleros. Cashan lies southeast of the town of Huaraz, southwest of Huantsán, west of Uruashraju and northeast of Shacsha.
See also
In Spanish: Cashan para niños
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