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Mururaju
Pongos Sur
Mururaju is located in PeruMururajuMururajuPeru
Highest point
Elevation5,688 m (18,661 ft)
Coordinates9°48′27″S 77°14′38″W / 9.80750°S 77.24389°W / -9.80750; -77.24389
Geography
LocationPeru, Ancash Region
Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Blanca

Mururaju, Murrorajo or Pongos Sur is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,688 metres (18,661 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Chavín de Huantar District and in the Recuay Province, Catac District. Mururaju lies southeast of Lake Querococha, northeast of the lake Qishqiqucha and south of Queshque.

The Austrian Alpine Club (OeAV) survey map gives this mountain the name of Pongos.

References

  1. ^ Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. p. 89. ISBN 9780953608720.
  2. Díaz, Felipe (2008–2009). Carta Turística. Cordilleras Blanca, Negra, Huayhuash y Callejón de Huaylas.
  3. ^ Peru 1:100 000, Recuay (20-i). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  4. Neate, Jill (1994). "Peru". Mountaineering in the Andes. RGS-IBG Expedition Advisory Centre. ISBN 0-907649-64-5.
  5. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huari Province (Ancash Region)
  6. Alpenvereinskarte 0/3b. Cordillera Blanca Süd (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. ISBN 3-937530-05-3.


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