Puka Hirka (Aija-Recuay)

Puka Hirka (Quechua puka red, hirka mountain,^[2] "red mountain", hispanicized spelling Pucairca) is a mountain in the Cordillera Negra in the Andes of Peru, about 4,600 m (15,100 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Aija Province, on the border of the districts of Aija and La Merced, in the Huaraz Province, Huaraz District, and in the Recuay Province, Recuay District.^[1]

Elevation4,600 m (15,100 ft)^[1]

Coordinates9°44′14″S 77°32′10″W

LocationPeru, Ancash Region

Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Negra

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Puka Hirka
Puka Hirka Peru
Highest point
Elevation	4,600 m (15,100 ft)[1]
Coordinates	9°44′14″S 77°32′10″W
Geography
Location	Peru, Ancash Region
Parent range	Andes, Cordillera Negra

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