Wila Kunka (Cusco)

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Elevation5,000 m (16,000 ft)[1]
Coordinates14°01′38″S 71°09′34″W / 14.02722°S 71.15944°W / -14.02722; -71.15944[2]
Wila Kunka
Wila Kunka is located in Peru
Wila Kunka
Wila Kunka
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,000 m (16,000 ft)[1]
Coordinates14°01′38″S 71°09′34″W / 14.02722°S 71.15944°W / -14.02722; -71.15944[2]
Geography
LocationPeru, Cusco Region, Canchis Province
Parent rangeAndes

Wila Kunka (Aymara wila blood, blood-red, kunka throat,[3][4] "red throat", hispanicized spelling Velacunca) is a mountain in the Cusco Region in the Andes of Peru, about 5,000 m (16,000 ft) high. It is situated in the Canchis Province, Checacupe District. Wila Kunka lies at the left bank of the Chawchamayu (Chauchamayo), northwest of Qusqu Qhawarina.[1]

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