Mituraju[1][2] (possibly from Quechua mit'u, mitu mud, rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow)[3][4] is a 5,750-metre-high (18,865 ft)[1] mountain in the north of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru.[1] It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Pacllón District, and in the Huánuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District.[5] Mituraju lies southeast of Rondoy and southwest of Lake Mitucocha.[1][5]
Mituraju | |
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![]() Mituraju (center-right) and Rondoy as seen from Lake Mitucocha | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 5,750 m (18,860 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 10°13′48″S 76°54′51″W |
Geography | |
![]() ![]() Mituraju Peru | |
Location | Ancash Region, Huánuco Region |
Parent range | Andes, Huayhuash |
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