Chila mountain range

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Chila mountain range
Mismi behind the lake Limacota
Highest point
PeakChila
Elevation5,654 m (18,550 ft)
Dimensions
Length80 km (50 mi) N-S
Geography
CountryPeru
RegionArequipa Region
Parent rangeAndes

The Chila mountain range lies in the Arequipa Region in the Andes of Peru. It extends between 15°02' and 15°26'S and 71°43' and 72°37'W for about 80 km.[1] The range is located in the provinces of Castilla and Caylloma.

Mountains[edit]

The highest mountain in the range is Chila at 5,654 m (18,550 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2][3][4][5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ usgs.gov USGS, Peruvian Cordilleras
  2. ^ Taken from Mountaineering in the Andes by Jill Neate RGS-IBG Expedition Advisory Centre, 2nd edition, May 1994
  3. ^ lib.utexas.edu Map of the area
  4. ^ allthemountains.com
  5. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Caylloma Province 1 (Arequipa Region)