Cuncapata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cuncapata |
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Chumpi (on the left) and Cuncapata (on the right) behind the lake Sibinacocha
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| Elevation | 5,400 m (17,700 ft) |
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| Language of name | Aymara |
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 Cuncapata
Location in Peru
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| Parent range | Andes, Vilcanota |
Cuncapata is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range. This range is part of the huge Andes mountains in Peru. Cuncapata is about 5,400 meters (or 17,717 feet) high.
The name Cuncapata might come from the Aymara or Quechua languages. In these languages, kunka can mean "throat." Pata can mean "step," "elevated place," "above," "at the top," or "edge/bank." So, it could mean something like "throat-shaped elevated place."
Where is Cuncapata Located?
Cuncapata is found in the Cusco Region of Peru. Specifically, it's in the Canchis Province, within the Pitumarca District.
Nearby Landmarks
This mountain has several interesting neighbors.
- It lies southwest of a mountain called Jatunñaño Punta.
- It is north of the beautiful lake Sibinacocha.
- It sits southeast of another mountain named Chumpe.
See also
- In Spanish: Cuncapata para niños
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