Sechín River

The Sechín River is a seasonal river about 55 km long in the Ancash department of Peru that remains dry for long seasons, increasing its volume at times of rain in the mountains at its source.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: right tributary of Casma River in Áncash, Peru
  • Also known as: Rio Quillo”, “Rio Sechin”, and “Río Sechín

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Casma.

is a city in the coastal desert of , located 330 kilometers northwest of Lima. It is the capital of the and the third most populous city in the Ancash Region with an estimated population of 29,343.

Sechín River

Latitude
-9.48418° or 9° 29′ 3″ south
Longitude
-78.30234° or 78° 18′ 8″ west
Elevation
37 metres (121 feet)
Open location code
6723GM8X+83
Geo­Names ID
3691956
Wiki­data ID
Q35430421
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Sechín River” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Río Sechín
  • German: Río Sechín
  • Irish: Abhainn Sechín
  • Lithuanian: Sečinas (upė)
  • Lithuanian: Sečinas
  • Spanish: Río Sechín
  • Welsh: Afon Sechín

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Veta Negra and Cuncán.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Puente Sechín and Cerro Cochino.

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