a town in central Peru, in the Andes: one of the highest towns in the world, 4400 m (14 436 ft) above sea level; mining centre. Pop: 70 000 (latest est)
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Cer•ro de Pas•co
(ser′rô ᵺe päs′kô),USA pronunciation
- Place Namesa town in central Peru: silver-mining district. 25,000;
14,280 ft. (4353 m) above sea level.
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