Yuracoto

Yuracoto is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 3,255 metres. Yuracoto is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

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 , . is situated 4½ km west of Yuracoto.

Village
The 1962 Landslide was a deadly debris avalanche that affected the , alongside the river Santa, near , the highest mountain in Peru. is situated 6 km south of Yuracoto.

Yuracoto

Latitude
-9.12474° or 9° 7′ 29″ south
Longitude
-77.70769° or 77° 42′ 28″ west
Elevation
3,255 metres (10,679 feet)
Open location code
6724V7GR+4W
Geo­Names ID
13255174
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