Parhuayane

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Parhuayane (possibly from Aymara parwaya a plant of the Deyeuxia family,[2] -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with the parwaya plant") is a mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,100 m (16,700 ft) high. It is located in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Madrigal District. Parhuayane lies southeast of Minaspata and Surihuiri.[1]

Elevation5,100 m (16,700 ft)[1]
Coordinates15°29′09″S 71°51′44″W
Language of nameQuechua
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Parhuayane
The Colca River and Parhuayane north of it as seen from the ISS
Highest point
Elevation5,100 m (16,700 ft)[1]
Coordinates15°29′09″S 71°51′44″W
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Language of nameQuechua
Geography
Parhuayane is located in Peru
Parhuayane
Parhuayane
Peru
LocationPeru, Arequipa Region
Parent rangeAndes, Chila
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