Raura mountain range
| Raura mountain range | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Yarupac |
| Elevation | 5,685 m (18,652 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 20 km (12 mi) N-S |
| Geography | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region(s) | Huánuco, Lima, Pasco |
| Range coordinates | 10°27′S 76°47′W / 10.450°S 76.783°W |
| Parent range | Andes |
Raura (possibly from Quechua rawra gravel) 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. 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.