Cerro El Sol

For the similarly-named tepui on the Brazil–Venezuela border, see Uei-tepui.
Cerro El Sol
Cerro El Sol

Location in Venezuela

Highest point
Elevation 1,750 m (5,740 ft)[1]
Coordinates 06°06′46″N 62°33′01″W / 6.11278°N 62.55028°W / 6.11278; -62.55028Coordinates: 06°06′46″N 62°33′01″W / 6.11278°N 62.55028°W / 6.11278; -62.55028
Geography
Location Bolívar, Venezuela

Cerro El Sol, also known as Wei- or Uei-tepui, is a small tepui in Bolívar state, Venezuela. It is situated off the northern flank of Auyán-tepui, just northwest of the similarly small Cerro La Luna, and forms part of the Auyán Massif. Both it and Cerro La Luna emerge near the end of a long forested ridge leading from Auyán-tepui. Cerro El Sol has an elevation of around 1,750 metres (5,740 ft) and a summit area of 0.6 km2 (0.23 sq mi).[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Huber, O. (1995). Geographical and physical features. In: P.E. Berry, B.K. Holst & K. Yatskievych (eds.) Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana. Volume 1. Introduction. Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis. pp. 1–61.


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