Jenchaña

(Redirected from Qinchaña)

Jenchaña (possibly from Aymara Qinchaña, for to surround with bushes[3]) is a volcano in the Andes of Peru, about 3,600 m (11,800 ft) high. It is situated in the "Valley of the Volcanoes" in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Andagua District. Jenchaña lies northwest of Chilcayoc.[1]

Jenchaña
Jenchaña is located in Peru
Jenchaña
Jenchaña
Peru
Highest point
Elevation3,600 m (11,800 ft)[1]
Coordinates15°31′13″S 72°20′44″W / 15.52028°S 72.34556°W / -15.52028; -72.34556[2]
Naming
Language of nameQuechua
Geography
LocationPeru, Arequipa Region
Parent rangeAndes
Topo map

References

edit
  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1 (Arequipa Region)
  2. ^ "Vlcán Jenchaña". IGN, Peru. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  3. ^ "Diccionario Bilingüe, Castellano - Aymara, 2002". Félix Layme Pairumani. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2015. see: Cercar con matorrales