Rucu Pichincha

Rucu Pichincha is a volcano in , and has an elevation of 4,180 metres. Rucu Pichincha is situated near the hamlet , as well as near the neighborhood .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chaupicruz and Quito.

Neighborhood
is an electoral parish or district… is situated 9 km east of Rucu Pichincha.

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, the capital of , was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city.

Rucu Pichincha

Latitude
-0.16271° or 0° 9′ 46″ south
Longitude
-78.56671° or 78° 34′ 0″ west
Elevation
4,180 metres (13,714 feet)
Open location code
67F3RCPM+W8
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­volcano
Open­Street­Map feature
sport=­trekking
Geo­Names ID
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