Cochas

Cochas is a locality in Matacoto District, Yungay Province, Ancash and has about 96 residents and an elevation of 2,659 metres. Cochas is situated nearby to the locality Muque, as well as near Chacapampa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yungay and 1962 Ranrahirca Landslide.

Town

Photo: Fmendez46, Public domain.

Yungay, also known as Yungay Nuevo, is a town in the Ancash Region in north central Peru, South America. Yungay is situated 3 km northeast of Cochas.

Village

The 1962 Ranrahirca Landslide was a deadly debris avalanche that affected the Ranrahirca District, alongside the river Santa, near Huascarán, the highest mountain in Peru. 1962 Ranrahirca Landslide is situated 4½ km east of Cochas.

Latitude

-9.16111° or 9° 9′ 40″ south

Longitude

-77.76222° or 77° 45′ 44″ west

Population

Elevation

2,659 metres (8,724 feet)

Open location code

6724R6QQ+H4

GeoNames ID

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