Sillane

Sillane (possibly from Aymara silla cane of maize,^[2] -ni a suffix, "the one with canes of maize") is a mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 5,200 m (17,100 ft). It is located in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, on the border of the districts of Madrigal and Tapay. Sillane lies north of the Colca River, northeast of the village of Tapay.^[1]

Elevation5,200 m (17,100 ft)^[1]

Coordinates15°31′59″S 71°54′02″W

Language of nameAymara

LocationPeru, Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Tapay District

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Sillane
The Colca River and Sillane north of it (center) as seen from the ISS
Highest point
Elevation	5,200 m (17,100 ft)[1]
Coordinates	15°31′59″S 71°54′02″W
Naming
Language of name	Aymara
Geography
Sillane Peru
Location	Peru, Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Tapay District
Parent range	Andes, Chila

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