Ananta (Cusco)

Ananta
Ananta
Peru
Highest point
Elevation 5,200 m (17,100 ft) [1]
Coordinates 13°46′04″S 70°48′53″W / 13.76778°S 70.81472°W / -13.76778; -70.81472Coordinates: 13°46′04″S 70°48′53″W / 13.76778°S 70.81472°W / -13.76778; -70.81472 
Geography
Location Peru, Cusco Region
Parent range Andes, Vilcanota

Ananta is a mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,200 metres (17,060 ft) high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Marcapata District. It lies northeast of the higher peak of Pajo Ananta.[1]

The river Pucamayu (possibly from Quechua for "red river") which downstream is named Sayapata originates west of Ananta. It flows to the northwest.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Quispicanchis Province 1 (Cusco Region)


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