Huallanca mountain range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Huallanca mountain range |
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| Chaupi Janca / Shicra Shicra | |
The northern part of the Huallanca mountain range as seen from Huánuco Pampa
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Huallanca |
| Elevation | 5,470 m (17,950 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 19 km (12 mi) N-S |
| Geography | |
| Country | Peru |
| State/Province | Ancash Region |
| Parent range | Andes |
The Huallanca mountain range is a group of mountains in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, specifically in the Bolognesi Province. The name "Huallanca" might come from the Quechua language, possibly meaning "mountain range" or a type of cactus. It is also known by other names like Chaupi Janca or Shicra Shicra.
This mountain range is quite small, stretching for about 19 kilometers (12 miles). It sits southeast of the Cordillera Blanca and north of the Huayhuash mountain range.
Near the town of Aquia, there is a smaller mountain group called Huaman Hueque. Its name might come from Quechua words meaning "falcon" or "tear". Some people consider Huaman Hueque to be a part of the Huallanca range. The mountain Kikash is the most important peak in the Huaman Hueque area.
Tall Mountains of Huallanca
The highest point in the Huallanca mountain range is a peak also named Huallanca. It stands at 5,470 meters (17,946 feet) tall.
Here are some of the other main peaks in the range:
- Chaupijanca, 5,283 meters (17,333 feet)
- Chuspi, 5,090 meters (16,700 feet)
- Kikash, 5,338 meters (17,513 feet)
- Kuntur Wayi, 5,171 meters (16,965 feet)
- Minapata, 5,065 meters (16,617 feet)
- Qawi, 5,000 meters (16,404 feet)
- Tankan, 5,162 meters (16,936 feet)
- Tancancocha, 5,200 meters (17,060 feet)
- Tawqan, 5,200 meters (17,060 feet)
Lakes in the Mountains
The Huallanca mountain range has many lakes, most of which are small. On the western side of the range, you can find lakes like Tankanqucha, Yanaqucha, Kallapuyuq, and Quntayqucha.
To the east of the range, there are more lakes. These include Quntayqucha, Suyruqucha, Tankanqucha, Awasqucha, Tawqanqucha, Asulqucha, Pampaqucha, and Susuqucha.
See also
In Spanish: Cordillera Huallanca para niños
