Cunas River

Cunas River
Cunas River in Chupaca Province
Location
Country	Peru
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Cordillera Occidental
• elevation	5,180 m (16,990 ft)
Length	91 km (57 mi)

The Cunas River is a river located in the Junín Region in central Peru. The river originates 5,180 meters above sea level in the Cordillera Occidental. The river spans 3 provinces in the Junín Region: Chupaca Province, Concepción Province and the Huancayo Province.

Course

The Cunas travels southwest to northeast and enters the Mantaro Valley. The river belongs to the river basin of the Mantaro River.

Economy

The river passes through the Mantaro Valley which is one of the main suppliers of the city of Lima. The city of Chupaco is the main city along its route.