Chila (Castilla)

For the mountain on the border of the Castilla Province and the Caylloma Province, Arequipa Region, Peru, see Ch'ila (Castilla-Caylloma).
Chila

The Colca River and Chila north of it (upper left) as seen from the ISS
Highest point
Elevation 5,654 m (18,550 ft) [1]
Coordinates 15°24′23″S 72°9′59″W / 15.40639°S 72.16639°W / -15.40639; -72.16639Coordinates: 15°24′23″S 72°9′59″W / 15.40639°S 72.16639°W / -15.40639; -72.16639
Geography
Chila

Peru

Location Peru, Arequipa Region, Castilla Province
Parent range Andes, Chila
Climbing
First ascent 1941[1]

Chila is a mountain in the Chila mountain range in the Andes of Peru, about 5,654 m (18,550 ft) high. It is located in the Arequipa Region, Castilla Province, on the border of the districts of Chachas and Choco. Chila lies north of Chuqi Pirwa.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Taken from Mountaineering in the Andes by Jill Neate RGS-IBG Expedition Advisory Centre, 2nd edition, May 1994
  2. ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1 (Arequipa Region)


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