Araopán-tepui

Araopán-tepui
Araopán-tepui

Location in Venezuela

Highest point
Elevation 2,450 m (8,040 ft)[1]
Coordinates 05°26′22″N 62°23′35″W / 5.43944°N 62.39306°W / 5.43944; -62.39306Coordinates: 05°26′22″N 62°23′35″W / 5.43944°N 62.39306°W / 5.43944; -62.39306
Geography
Location Bolívar, Venezuela

Araopán-tepui is a tepui in Bolívar state, Venezuela. It has an elevation of around 2,450 metres (8,040 ft) above sea level. Together with the larger Aprada-tepui to the west, it forms part of the Aprada Massif. A steep, semi-circular ridge connects these two summits.[1]

Araopán-tepui has a summit area of 1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi) and, together with Aprada-tepui, an estimated slope area of 210 km2 (81 sq mi).[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 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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