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(Redirected from Pilanku) Mountain in Peru For the mountain in the Sihuas Province, Ancash Region, Peru, see Pilanku (Sihuas).
Pilanco
Pilanco is located in PeruPilancoPilancoPeru
Highest point
Elevation5,286 m (17,343 ft)
Coordinates8°47′59″S 77°41′18″W / 8.79972°S 77.68833°W / -8.79972; -77.68833
Geography
LocationPeru, Ancash Region
Parent rangeAndes, Cordillera Blanca
Climbing
First ascentPilanco N: 1-1966 via S. ridge from col.

Pilanco (possibly from the Ancash Quechua word for dam,) is a mountain in the north of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,286 metres (17,343 ft) high. It is located in Yuracmarca District, Huaylas Province, Ancash. Pilanco lies northeast of Santa Cruz, northwest of Alpamayo and east of Millwaqucha. Los Cedros Creek flows along its southern slopes, receiving the name Alpamayo in that section.

References

  1. John Biggar, The Andes: A Guide for Climbers
  2. ^ Peru 1:100 000, Corongo (18-h). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  3. ^ Alpenvereinskarte 0/3a. Cordillera Blanca Nord (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. ISBN 3-928777-57-2.
  4. "Vocabulario comparativo, quechua ecuatoriano - quechua ancashino - castellano - English, Brighton 2006" (PDF). Robert Beér, Armando Muyolemaj, Dr. Hernán S. Aguilarpaj. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  5. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huaylas Province (Ancash Region)


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