Chinchillani (Aymara chinchilla a kind of rodent,[2] -ni a suffix, "the one with the chinchillas) is a mountain in the Andes of Bolivia which reaches a height of approximately 4,840 m (15,880 ft). It is located in the La Paz Department, Pacajes Province, Calacoto Municipality. It is southwest of Suni Q'awa and northwest of Ch'uxña Quta.[1][3]
| Chinchillani | |
|---|---|
 Chinchillani is shown in the upper part of this satellite image (center, right). Sajama volcano is in the lower center. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,840 m (15,880 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 17°52′32″S 68°59′18″W / 17.87556°S 68.98833°W |
| Geography | |
  Chinchillani Location within Bolivia | |
| Location | Bolivia, La Paz Department, Pacajes Province |
| Parent range | Andes |
References
edit- ^ a b Bolivian IGM map 1:50,000 Okoruro 5840-III
- ^ 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)
- ^ "Calacoto". Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2016. (unnamed)
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