Qiwlla Hirka

Qiwlla Hirka (Ancash Quechua qiwlla, qillwa, qiwiña gull, hirka mountain,^[2][3] "gull mountain", Hispanicized spelling Jeulla Jirca) is a mountain in the southern part of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 m (16,000 ft) high. It is located in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Catac District. Qiwlla Hirka lies northeast of Qiwllarahu and Challwa, near Pastu Ruri.^[1]

Elevation5,000 m (16,000 ft)^[1]

Coordinates9°53′59″S 77°11′25″W

LocationPeru, Ancash Region

Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Blanca

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Qiwlla Hirka
Qiwlla Hirka Peru
Highest point
Elevation	5,000 m (16,000 ft)[1]
Coordinates	9°53′59″S 77°11′25″W
Geography
Location	Peru, Ancash Region
Parent range	Andes, Cordillera Blanca

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The Pumapampa (Pachaqutu) River originates near the mountain. It is a right affluent of the Santa River.