Chhanka

Chhanka
Chhanka
Peru
Highest point
Elevation5,050 m (16,570 ft)
Coordinates10°32′40″S 76°52′50″W / 10.54444°S 76.88056°W / -10.54444; -76.88056
Geography
LocationPeru, Lima Region, Cajatambo Province
Parent rangeAndes

Chhanka (Quechua for cliff, hispanicized spelling Chanca) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 5,050 m (16,570 ft) high. It is located in the Lima Region, Cajatambo Province, Cajatambo District. Chhanka lies southwest of Pishtaq. A little lake named Tuqtuqucha ("hen lake") lies at its feet.