Pichacani (Cusco)

Pichacani (possibly from Aymara pichaqa, phichaqa, piqacha a big needle,^[2] -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with a big needle") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,200 metres (17,060 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Pitumarca District. Pichacani lies between the mountain Comercocha in the west and the lake Sibinacocha in the east.^[1]

Elevation5,200 m (17,100 ft)^[1]

Coordinates13°49′07″S 71°05′33″W

English translation

the one with a big needle

Language of name

Aymara

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Pichacani
Pichacani Location within Peru
Highest point
Elevation	5,200 m (17,100 ft)[1]
Coordinates	13°49′07″S 71°05′33″W
Naming
English translation	the one with a big needle
Language of name	Aymara
Geography
Location	Peru
Parent range	Andes, Vilcanota

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