Gasha (Peru)

For the mountain in the Ancash Region, Peru, see Kashan (Peru). For the city in Iran, see Kashan. For the Cashan Mountains in South Africa, see Magaliesberg.
Gasha
Gasha

Peru

Highest point
Elevation 4,880 m (16,010 ft)
Coordinates 10°09′50″S 76°54′45″W / 10.16389°S 76.91250°W / -10.16389; -76.91250Coordinates: 10°09′50″S 76°54′45″W / 10.16389°S 76.91250°W / -10.16389; -76.91250
Geography
Location Peru, Ancash Region, Huánuco Region
Parent range Andes, Huayhuash

Gasha[1][2] (possibly from Quechua kasha thorn or spine)[3] is a 4,880 metres (16,010 ft) high[2] mountain in the northern part of the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru.[1][2] It is located in the Ancash Region, Bolognesi Province, Pacllón District, and in the Huánuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Queropalca District.[4] Gasha lies northwest of Mitococha and north of Paria.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Alpenvereinskarte 0/3c. Cordillera Huayhuash (Peru). 1:50 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2008. ISBN 9783937530079.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Peru 1:100 000, Yanahuanca (21-j). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  3. ↑ Toponimos de Yunkay
  4. ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Cajatambo Province (Lima Region)


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