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Conchucos District

District in Ancash, Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Conchucos District is one of eleven districts of the Pallasca Province in Peru.[1]

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Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Anka Pata at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]

  • Amaru
  • Hatun Hirka
  • Kiswar
  • Parya Chuku
  • Parya Qucha
  • Pillu Kunka
  • Pinqullu
  • Qullpa Raqra
  • Sapallu
  • Sinqa
  • Tawlli
  • Wachu Mach'ay
  • Wanaku
  • Wiqu Runtu
  • Yuraq Yaku

Some of the lakes in the district are Challwaqucha, Kinwaqucha, Llamaqucha, Paryaqucha and T'uruqucha.

Etymology

Conchucos means 'country of water' in Kulyi language (kon water, chucu country).[3][4]

See also

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