Huaguruncho mountain range facts for kids
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Huaguruncho
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Huaguruncho |
| Elevation | 5,723 m (18,776 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Peru |
| State/Province | Huánuco, Pasco |
| Range coordinates | 10°31′52″S 75°55′54″W / 10.53111°S 75.93167°W |
| Parent range | Andes |
The Huaguruncho mountain range is a group of tall mountains in the Andes of Peru. Sometimes you might see it spelled Huagaruncho or Huagoruncho. This mountain range stretches for about 27 kilometers (17 miles) from east to west. It is found in two important areas of Peru: the Huánuco Region and the Pasco Region.
Tall Peaks of Huaguruncho
The highest mountain in this range is Huaguruncho itself. It stands incredibly tall at 5,723 meters (18,776 feet) above sea level!
Here are some other important mountains in the Huaguruncho range:
- Añilcocha, 5,073 meters (16,644 feet)
- Jochojanca
- Mishiguaganan
- Naticocha, 4,610 meters (15,125 feet)
- Ñausanca, 4,851 meters (15,915 feet)
- Ñausacocha, 5,152 meters (16,903 feet)
- Qarwarahu
- Quiulacocha, 5,012 meters (16,444 feet)
- Tamboragra, 4,996 meters (16,391 feet)
- Ulcumayo
- Hualgashjanca
- Huaraco
- Yanacocha, 5,138 meters (16,857 feet)
- Altos Machay, 4,910 meters (16,109 feet)
Icy Glaciers
In 2009, scientists reported that the Huaguruncho mountain range had 41 glaciers. These glaciers covered a total area of about 9.71 square kilometers (3.75 square miles). Glaciers are like giant, slow-moving rivers of ice!
Beautiful Lakes
This mountain range is also home to many beautiful lakes. There are about 70 lakes scattered throughout the Huaguruncho range.
See also
In Spanish: Cordillera Huaguruncho para niños
