Runtu

Runtu is a village in , , and has about 391 residents and an elevation of 2,602 metres. Runtu is situated nearby to the town , as well as near the hamlet .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yungay and Ranrahirca.

Town
Photo: Fmendez46, Public domain.
, also known as Nuevo, is a town in the Ancash Region in north central , .

Village
The 1962 Landslide was a deadly debris avalanche that affected the , alongside the river Santa, near , the highest mountain in Peru. is situated 3½ km south of Runtu.

Runtu

Latitude
-9.14259° or 9° 8′ 33″ south
Longitude
-77.7355° or 77° 44′ 8″ west
Population
391
Elevation
2,602 metres (8,537 feet)
Open location code
6724V747+XQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6487120895
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
6380195
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Runtu from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Runtu”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Erapampa and Ongo.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Estadio Municipal Fernández de Yungay and Parque Huascarán.

Peru: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Lima, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Arequipa.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.