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Putka (Huánuco)

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This article is about the mountain in the Huánuco Region, Peru. For other uses, see Putka.
Putka
Putka is located in Peru
Putka
Putka
Peru
Highest point
Elevation4,400 m (14,400 ft)[1]
Coordinates9°30′32″S 76°55′36″W / 9.50889°S 76.92667°W / -9.50889; -76.92667
Geography
LocationPeru, Huánuco Region
Parent rangeAndes

Putka (Jauja Quechua for "muddy",[2] also spelled Potga) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,400 m (14,436 ft). It is located in the Huánuco Region, Huamalíes Province, Puños District.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huamalíes Province (Huánuco Region)
  2. ^ Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua, Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua, Gobierno Regional Cusco, Cusco 2005 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary), see qoncho (in Junín: putka)


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