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Pichaqani (Oruro)

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Mountain in Bolivia This article is about the mountain in the Challapata Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia. For other uses, see Pichaqani.
Pichaqani
Pichaqani is located in BoliviaPichaqaniPichaqaniLocation in Bolivia
Highest point
Elevation4,120 m (13,520 ft)
Coordinates18°52′37″S 66°42′48″W / 18.87694°S 66.71333°W / -18.87694; -66.71333
Geography
LocationBolivia, Oruro Department, Challapata Province
Parent rangeAndes

Pichaqani (Aymara pichaqa, phichaqa, piqacha a big needle, -ni a suffix, "the one with a big needle", also spelled Pichacani) is a mountain in the Andes of Bolivia which reaches a height of approximately 4,120 m (13,520 ft). It is located in the Oruro Department, Challapata Province, Challapata Municipality. Pichaqani lies at the Berenguela River, southwest of Kuntur Uta.

References

  1. ^ BIGM map 1:50,000 6237-II Cerro Azanaques
  2. Radio San Gabriel, "Instituto Radiofonico de Promoción Aymara" (IRPA) 1993, Republicado por Instituto de las Lenguas y Literaturas Andinas-Amazónicas (ILLLA-A) 2011, Transcripción del Vocabulario de la Lengua Aymara, P. Ludovico Bertonio 1612 (Spanish-Aymara-Aymara-Spanish dictionary)
  3. "Challapata". ine.gob.bo. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
Oruro Department
Capital: Oruro
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