Chonta mountain range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chonta mountain range |
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The western extensions of the Chonta mountain range as seen from Sukullu (looking to the south)
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| Dimensions | |
| Length | 50 km (31 mi) N-S |
| Geography | |
| Country | Peru |
| State/Province | Huancavelica Region |
| Parent range | Andes |
The Chonta mountain range is a group of tall mountains in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Huancavelica Region. This mountain range stretches for about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from north to south.
The name "Chonta" might come from the Aymara language word chunta, meaning "prolonged" or "lengthened". It could also come from the Quechua language word chunta, which refers to a type of palm tree.
Where is the Chonta Mountain Range?
The Chonta mountain range is found in the central part of Peru. It lies within two important areas: the Castrovirreyna Province and the Huancavelica Province. These provinces are part of the larger Huancavelica Region.
The Andes mountains are a very long mountain range that runs along the western side of South America. The Chonta range is just one part of this huge system. Its location, between 12°37' and 13°07'S latitude and 75°00' and 75°30'W longitude, means it's in a high-altitude area.
Tallest Mountains
The Chonta mountain range is home to many impressive peaks. Some of these mountains reach very high elevations, meaning they are far above sea level. For example, the highest peaks are over 5,000 meters (about 16,400 feet) tall! Imagine standing on top of a mountain that high – the air would be thin, and the views would be amazing.
Here are some of the highest mountains in the Chonta range:
- Tanranu, 5,431 metres (17,818 ft) (This is the highest known peak in the range!)
- T'uruyuq, 5,396 metres (17,703 ft)
- Palumu, 5,308 metres (17,415 ft)
- Wamanrasu, 5,304 metres (17,402 ft)
- Sitaq, 5,304 metres (17,402 ft)
- Hatun Pata, 5,182 metres (17,001 ft)
- Huch'uy Anqas, 5,182 metres (17,001 ft)
- Antarasu, 5,180 metres (16,995 ft)
- Qarwarasu, 5,159 metres (16,926 ft)
- Puka Punta, 5,136 metres (16,850 ft)
- Wallu Q'asa, 5,100 metres (16,732 ft)
- Pinqullu, 5,096 metres (16,719 ft)
- Sukullu, 5,095 metres (16,716 ft)
- Kunturay (Condoray), 5,055 metres (16,585 ft)
- Pata Pata, 5,052 metres (16,575 ft)
- Qarwa Q'asa, 5,005 metres (16,421 ft)
- Anqasqucha, 5,000 metres (16,404 ft)
- Chuntarahu (Chontaraju), 5,000 metres (16,404 ft)
Many other peaks in the Chonta range also reach heights of 5,000 meters or more. These tall mountains create a unique environment with different types of plants and animals that are adapted to high altitudes.
See also
In Spanish: Cordillera Chonta para niños
