Samacasa

Samacasa (possibly from Aymara sama color, Quechua sama rest, break, q'asa mountain pass)^[2][3] is a mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,200 m (17,100 ft) high. It is located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, Chachas District. Samacasa lies north of Airicoto.^[1]

Elevation5,200 m (17,100 ft)^[1]

Coordinates15°25′09″S 72°06′22″W

LocationPeru, Arequipa Region

Parent rangeAndes, Chila

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Samacasa
The Colca River and Samacasa northwest of it (upper left) as seen from the ISS
Highest point
Elevation	5,200 m (17,100 ft)[1]
Coordinates	15°25′09″S 72°06′22″W
Geography
Samacasa Peru
Location	Peru, Arequipa Region
Parent range	Andes, Chila

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