Acopalca

Acopalca is a hamlet in , and has an elevation of 3,509 metres. Acopalca is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Runtuy and Maria Jiray Falls.

Peak
is a mountain in the eastern extensions of the in the of which reaches a height of approximately 4,000 m. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District, northwest of .

Waterfall
Photo: Ondando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
María Jiray is a man-made waterfall located at 3400 meters above sea level, near the town of Acopalca, in the region of Ancash. It has an approximate height of 300 meters and is the byproduct of an for a nearby hydroelectric plant, as water in excess is diverted to the creek where the waterfall is located. is situated 2½ km southwest of Acopalca.

Photo: Waterloo1883, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 3½ km northwest of Acopalca.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Huari.

Town
is a small town in the Ancash Region in central . It is the capital of the Province. The town is situated on the eastern slope of the Andean mountain range known as the . is situated 2½ km southeast of Acopalca.

Acopalca

Latitude
-9.32756° or 9° 19′ 39″ south
Longitude
-77.18487° or 77° 11′ 6″ west
Elevation
3,509 metres (11,512 feet)
Open location code
6724MRC8+X3
Open­Street­Map ID
node 845344691
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
13254720
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