Ruri

Ruri is a locality in Yungay District, Yungay Province, Ancash and has an elevation of 2,369 metres. Ruri is situated nearby to the hamlet Huanchuy, as well as near the village Punyán.

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.

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 7 km southeast of Ruri.

Latitude

-9.12889° or 9° 7′ 44″ south

Longitude

-77.76167° or 77° 45′ 42″ west

Elevation

2,369 metres (7,772 feet)

Open location code

6724V6CQ+C8

GeoNames ID

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