Kachimayu (Ayacucho-Huancavelica)

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Kachimayu
Etymology Quechua
Location
Country Peru
Region Ayacucho Region, Huancavelica Region
Physical characteristics
Mouth Mantaro River

Kachimayu (Quechua kachi salt, mayu river, [1] "salt river", hispanicized spellings Cachimayo or Cachi) is a river in Peru located in the regions Ayacucho and Huancavelica. It is an affluent of the Mantaro River. [2]

Kachimayu originates in the Huamanga Province. It flows along the border of the provinces Angaraes and Huamanga until reaching the Huanta Province. Then it turns to the north, following the border of the provinces Angaraes and Huanta. East of Marcas, the Urubamba joins Kachimayu. The confluence with the Mantaro River is near Tinkuy (Tincoy) and Allqumach'ay (Alcomachay).

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References

  1. katari.org Quechua-Spanish Dictionary: Kachi(s.) - Sal.Mayu(s.) - Río.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huanta Province (1) (Ayacucho Region) showing "Río Cachimayo" and "Río Cachi"