Chiarjaque
Mountain in Peru
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Chiarjaque[1] (possibly from Aymara ch'iyara black, jaqhi precipice, cliff)[2] is a mountain in the Andes of southern Peru, about 5,300 metres (17,388 ft) high. It is in the Tacna Region, Candarave Province, Candarave District.[1] Chiarjaque is north of Yucamane volcano.[1]
LocationPeru, Tacna Region, Candarave Province
| Chiarjaque | |
|---|---|
The volcano Yucamane (center), Chiarjaque (the first snow-covered peak north of it above the river valley) and Lake Vilacota (on the right) as seen from above (NASA Landsat7 image) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,300 m (17,400 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 17°6′32″S 70°12′46″W |
| Geography | |
  Chiarjaque Peru | |
| Location | Peru, Tacna Region, Candarave Province |
| Parent range | Andes |
