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Quellhuacota (mountain)

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Quellhuacota (possibly from Aymara qillwa, qiwña, qiwlla Andean gull, quta lake,[2][3][4] "gull lake") is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,300 metres (17,388 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, San Pablo District, and in the Puno Region, Melgar Province, Nuñoa District. It is situated southwest of the mountains Jochajucho, Jatun Sallica and Wiqu, and northeast of the mountain Sampu.[1]

Elevation5,300 m (17,400 ft)[1]
Coordinates14°09′08″S 70°51′00″W
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Quellhuacota
Quellhuacota is located in Peru
Quellhuacota
Quellhuacota
Location within Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,300 m (17,400 ft)[1]
Coordinates14°09′08″S 70°51′00″W
Geography
LocationPeru, Cusco Region, Puno Region
Parent rangeAndes, Vilcanota
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