Ampay

Ampay
Ampay (in the background on the left) as seen from Usphaqucha
Highest point
Elevation 5,236 m (17,178 ft)
Coordinates 13°33′34″S 72°55′59″W / 13.55944°S 72.93306°W / -13.55944; -72.93306Coordinates: 13°33′34″S 72°55′59″W / 13.55944°S 72.93306°W / -13.55944; -72.93306 
Geography
Ampay
Peru
Location Peru, Apurímac Region
Parent range Andes

Ampay[1] is a 5,235-metre-high (17,175 ft)[1] mountain in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Apurímac Region, Abancay Province, on the border of the districts of Abancay, Huanipacaand Tamburco. 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. 1 2 3 Peru 1:100 000, Abancay (28-q). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).


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