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Raura mountain range information


Raura mountain range
Raura mountain range is located in Peru
Raura mountain range
Raura mountain range
Highest point
PeakYarupac
Elevation5,685 m (18,652 ft)
Dimensions
Length20 km (12 mi) N-S
Geography
CountryPeru
RegionHuánuco, Lima, Pasco
Range coordinates10°27′S 76°47′W / 10.450°S 76.783°W / -10.450; -76.783
Parent rangeAndes

Raura[1][2][3][4][5] (possibly from Quechua rawra gravel)[6] is a mountain range located in the Andes of Peru, on the boundaries of the regions of Huánuco, Lima and Pasco. It extends between 10°21' and 10°31'S and 76°41' and 76°50'W for about 20 km.[5] It lies a few kilometres southeast of the Huayhuash mountain range. The highest mountain in the Raura range is Yarupac which reaches an elevation of 5,685 metres (18,652 ft). The Raura mine is located on the eastern slope of the Raura range and is accessible by road. Eighteen glaciers and 245 lakes dot the Raura range.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. pp. 101–102. ISBN 9780953608720.
  3. ^ "Mapa UGEL Oyon" (PDF). Mapas DRE y UGEL. ESCALE - Ministerio de Educación - Perú. 2010. Retrieved 2016-06-18. Cordillera Raura
  4. ^ Peru 1:100 000, Yanahuanca (21-j). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  5. ^ a b usgs.gov USGS, Peruvian Cordilleras
  6. ^ babylon.com: rawra - gravel

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