Chupa

Chupa is a locality in Yungay District, Yungay Province, Ancash and has an elevation of 2,843 metres. Chupa is situated nearby to the locality Tucuhurán, as well as near Chilca.

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 4 km south of Chupa.

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 8 km south of Chupa.

Latitude

-9.10611° or 9° 6′ 22″ south

Longitude

-77.73139° or 77° 43′ 53″ west

Elevation

2,843 metres (9,327 feet)

Open location code

6724V7V9+HC

GeoNames ID

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