Chuañuma

Chuañuma (possibly from Aymara ch'uwaña oozing of water and other liquids / melting of metals and other things, uma water,^[2] "oozing water") is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,400 metres (17,717 ft) high. It is situated in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Chachas District. Chuañuma lies south-east of the mountain Huañacagua at a valley named Puncuhuaico (possibly from Quechua for "pond valley" or "dam valley"). Its stream flows to Chachas.^[1]

Elevation5,400 m (17,700 ft)^[1]

Coordinates15°22′9″S 72°13′39″W

Language of nameAymara

LocationPeru, Arequipa Region, Castilla Province

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Chuañuma
Chuañuma Peru
Highest point
Elevation	5,400 m (17,700 ft)[1]
Coordinates	15°22′9″S 72°13′39″W
Naming
Language of name	Aymara
Geography
Location	Peru, Arequipa Region, Castilla Province
Parent range	Andes

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