Qispi Q'awa (
Aymara
Aymara may refer to:
Languages and people
* Aymaran languages, the second most widespread Andean language
** Aymara language, the main language within that family
** Central Aymara, the other surviving branch of the Aymara(n) family, which today ...
, ''qispi'' something glittering, ''q'awa'' little river, ditch, crevice, fissure, gap in the earth, "glittering brook" or "glittering ravine", Hispanicized spelling ''Quispiccahua'') is a mountain in the
Andes
The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long, wide (widest between 18°S – 20°S ...
of
Peru
, image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg
, image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg
, other_symbol = Great Seal of the State
, other_symbol_type = Seal (emblem), National seal
, national_motto = "Fi ...
, about high. It is situated in the
Huancavelica Region
Huancavelica () is a department and region in Peru with an area of and a population of 347,639 ( 2017 census). The capital is the city Huancavelica. The region is bordered by the departments of Lima and Ica in the west, Junín in the north, ...
,
Huaytará Province
Huaytará Province is the largest of seven provinces located in the Huancavelica Region of Peru. The capital city is Huaytará. The province has a population of 17,247 inhabitants as of 2017.
Boundaries
*North: Castrovirreyna Province, Huancaveli ...
,
Pilpichaca District
Pilpichaca District is one of sixteen districts of the province Huaytará in Peru.
Geography
Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huaytará Province (Huancavelica Region)
See al ...
. Qispi Q'awa lies west of
Wakan Q'allay
Wakan Q'allay (Quechua, ''waka'' cow, ''-n'' a suffix, ''q'allay'' to cut into small pieces, Hispanicized spelling ''Huajancallay'') is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about high. It is situated in the Huancavelica Region, Huaytará Province, ...
.
[escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huamanga Province (Ayacucho Region)]
References
Mountains of Peru
Mountains of Huancavelica Region
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