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Ampay

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Ampay
Ampay (in the background on the left) as seen from Usphaqucha
Highest point
Elevation5,200 m (17,100 ft)[1]
Geography
Ampay is located in Peru
Ampay
Ampay
Peru
LocationPeru, Apurímac Region
Parent rangeAndes

Ampay is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,200 metres (17,060 ft) high. It is located in the Apurímac Region, Abancay Province, on the border of the districts of Abancay, Huanipaca and Tamburco.[1] The mountain lies in the Ampay National Sanctuary.

An intermittent stream named Q'illu Yakuyuq (Quechua for "the one with yellow water", also spelled Ceelloyacuyoc) originates west of the mountain. It flows to the northwest.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Abancay Province (Apurímac Region) (unnamed)