Señal Altarcancha
Señal Altarcancha is a triangulation station in La Oroya District, Yauli Province, Junín Region and has an elevation of 4,530 metres. Señal Altarcancha is situated near the peak Kuntur Wayin, as well as near the town La Oroya.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Kuntur Wayin.
Kuntur Wayin
Peak
Kuntur Wayin is a mountain in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,400 m. Kuntur Wayin is situated 3½ km east of Señal Altarcancha.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Oroya.
La Oroya
Town
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.Señal Altarcancha
- Type: Triangulation station
- Also known as: “Senal Altarcancha”
- Location: La Oroya District, Yauli Province, Junín Region, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-11.47694° or 11° 28′ 37″ south
Longitude
-75.88528° or 75° 53′ 7″ west
Elevation
4,530 metres (14,862 feet)
Open location code
57W6G4F7+6V
GeoNames ID
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Cuchimachay and Cuncán.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Quebrada Pishcapuquio and Quebrada Gasgun.
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