Winchu Q'asa
Winchu Q'asa (Quechua winchu magnetite, q'asa mountain pass,[2][3] "magnetite pass", Hispanicized spelling Huinchujasa) is a mountain in the Chunta in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 m (16,404 ft) high. It is situated in the Huancavelica Region, Huancavelica Province, Nuevo Occoro District. Winchu Q'asa lies southwest of Puka Q'asa, southeast of Tipiqucha and northeast of Q'iru Pinqullu.[1]
| Winchu Q'asa | |
|---|---|
  Winchu Q'asa Peru | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,000 m (16,000 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 12°48′36″S 75°11′14″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Huancavelica Region |
| Parent range | Andes, Chunta |
References
- escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huancavelica Province 1 (Huancavelica Region)
- Georg Petersen G.: Mining and Metallurgy in Ancient Perú. Geological Society of America, 2010, p. 6
- Teofilo Laime Ajacopa, Diccionario Bilingüe Iskay simipi yuyayk'ancha, La Paz, 2007 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
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