Wila Qullu (Turco)

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Wila Qullu
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Wila Qullu
Location in Bolivia
Highest point
Elevation 4,730 m (15,520 ft)  [1]
Coordinates 18°24′08″S68°58′21″W / 18.40222°S 68.97250°W / -18.40222; -68.97250 Coordinates: 18°24′08″S68°58′21″W / 18.40222°S 68.97250°W / -18.40222; -68.97250  
Geography
Location Bolivia, Oruro Department
Parent range Andes, Cordillera Occidental
Map showing the location of Wila Qullu Txu-oclc-224571178-se19-10.jpg
Map showing the location of Wila Qullu

Wila Qullu (Aymara wila red or blood, qullu mountain, [2] "red mountain", Hispanicized spelling Wila Kkollu) is a 4,730-metre-high (15,518 ft) mountain in the Cordillera Occidental in the Andes of Bolivia. It is located in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turco Municipality, Chachacomani Canton. The mountain is situated east of the volcanoes Capurata, Acotango and Wallatiri and north-east of the mountain Ari Qullu Phujru. It lies south of the Bolivian Route 4 that leads to Tambo Quemado on the border with Chile.

Aymara language native language in South America

Aymara is an Aymaran language spoken by the Aymara people of the Andes. It is one of only a handful of Native American languages with over one million speakers. Aymara, along with Spanish, is one of the official languages of Bolivia and parts of Peru. It is also spoken, to a much lesser extent, by some communities in northern Chile, where it is a recognized minority language.

Andes Mountain range in South America

The Andes or Andean Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. This range is about 7,000 km (4,300 mi) long, about 200 to 700 km wide, and of an average height of about 4,000 m (13,000 ft). The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina.

Bolivia country in South America

Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia is a landlocked country located in western-central South America. The capital is Sucre while the seat of government and financial center is located in La Paz. The largest city and principal industrial center is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located on the Llanos Orientales a mostly flat region in the east of Bolivia.

There is a valley north of Wila Qullu named Wila Q'awa (Aymara for "red brook" or "red ravine", Wila Khaua). Its intermittent stream flows to the south-east where it meets the Sajama River as a right affluent. [1] [3]

See also

Umurata mountain

Umurata is a mountain in the Andes, about 5,717 m (18,757 ft) high, situated in the Cordillera Occidental on the border of Bolivia and Chile. It is located in the Arica and Parinacota Region of Chile and in the Oruro Department of Bolivia, in the Sajama Province, Turku Municipality, Chachakumani Canton. Umurata lies south of the Uqi Uqini volcano, north of the Acotango and north-east of the Wallatiri volcano. Umurata is situated south of National Route 4 near the Chungara-Tambo Quemado pass.

Sajama National Park national park

Sajama National Park is a national park located in the Oruro Department, Bolivia. It borders Lauca National Park in Chile. The park is home to indigenous people, known as the Aymara, whose influential ancient culture can be seen in various aspects throughout the park. The park contains unique cultural artifacts and ecological wonders, making it an exemplary location for ecotourism. Many different indigenous plants and animals are exclusive to this area; therefore, its continued conservation is of great ecological importance. Management of the park operates under a co-administrative approach, with local people and park conservationists engaging in a constant dialogue regarding park upkeep and policy.

Salla Qullu mountain

Salla Qullu is a 4,990-metre-high (16,371 ft) mountain in the Cordillera Occidental in the Andes of Bolivia. It is situated in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turco Municipality, Chachacomani Canton, south-east of the mountain Capurata and the Acotango volcano and south of the Bolivian Route 4 that leads to Tambo Quemado on the border with Chile.

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Sajama Province Province in Oruro, Bolivia

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Turco Municipality Municipality in Oruro Department, Bolivia

Turco Municipality is the second municipal section of the Sajama Province in the Oruro Department in Bolivia, and was founded on February 15, 1957. Its seat is Turco, situated 154 km west of Oruro at an altitude of 3,860 m. The municipality covers an area of 3,973 km², not taking into account the area of Laca Laca Canton.

Kuntur Ikiña (Sajama) mountain in Bolivia

Kuntur Ikiña is a 5,044-metre-high (16,549 ft) mountain in the Andes located in the Cordillera Occidental of Bolivia. It is situated in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turco Municipality, north-east of Umurata and south of the Bolivian Route 4 that leads to Tambo Quemado on the border with Chile.

Wila Qullu may refer to:

Wila Qullu (Bolivia-Chile)

Wila Qullu, also Cerro Laguna, is a 4,948-metre-high (16,234 ft) mountain in the Andes located on the border of Bolivia and Chile in the Cordillera Occidental. Wila Qullu lies between the Salar de Huasco in the Tarapacá Region of Chile and the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. On the Bolivian side it is situated in the Potosí Department, Daniel Campos Province, Llica Municipality, Canquella Canton, north of the village of Pampa Anta.

Wila Qullu (Sabaya) mountain in Bolivia

Wila Qullu is a mountain in the Bolivian Andes, about 4,600 metres (15,092 ft) high. It situated in the Cordillera Occidental near the border with Chile. It is located in the Oruro Department, Sabaya Province, Sabaya Municipality, Julo Canton. Wila Qullu lies south-east of the volcano Pukintika and north-west of the mountain Phaq'u Q'awa.

Waylla (Bolivia-Chile) mountain in Bolivia

Waylla is a mountain in the Andes located on the border of Bolivia and Chile in the Cordillera Occidental.

Ñuñu Qullu (Sajama)

Ñuñu Qullu is a 4,723-metre-high (15,495 ft) mountain in the Andes of Bolivia. It is situated in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, in the north of the Turco Municipality. Ñuñu Qullu lies south-west of the mountain Yaritani, north-east of the volcanic complex of Asu Asuni and south-east of the mountains Chunkarani, Milluni and Pukarani.

Wila Qullu (Curahuara de Carangas) mountain in Bolivia

Wila Qullu is a mountain in the Oruro Department in the Andes of Bolivia, about 5,140 metres (16,864 ft) high. Wila Qullu is situated in the Sajama Province, in the west of the Curahuara de Carangas Municipality, west of the extinct Sajama volcano and north-east of the Paya Chata mountains. It lies south-west of the mountain Phaq'u Q'awa.

Ari Qullu Phujru mountain in Bolivia

Ari Qullu Phujru is a 4,974-metre-high (16,319 ft) mountain in the Cordillera Occidental in the Andes of Bolivia. It is situated in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turco Municipality, Chachacomani Canton, south-east of the volcanic complex of Kimsa Chata.

Kiswara (Bolivia) mountain in Bolivia

Kiswara is a 4,018-metre-high (13,182 ft) mountain in the Andes of Bolivia. It is in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, in the south of the Turco Municipality. Kiswara lies southeast of the mountain Uyarani. It is on the left bank of the Challwiri River (Chalviri, Challhuiri), a left tributary of the Lauca River.

Chachakumani (Oruro) mountain in Bolivia

Chachakumani is a 4,712-metre-high (15,459 ft) mountain in the Cordillera Occidental in the Andes of Bolivia. It is situated in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, in the west of the Turco Municipality. Chachakumani lies south of Muru Qullu, northeast of Umurata and Kuntur Ikiña and southeast of Uqi Uqini. The Jaruma River flows between Muru Qullu and Chachakumani. It is a tributary of the Sajama River.

Wila Qullu (Chunkara)

Wila Qullu is a mountain in the Andes in Bolivia, about 5,060 metres (16,601 ft) high. It is situated in the Oruro Department, Challapata Province, Challapata Municipality, Challapata Canton. Wila Qullu lies south-east of the mountains Thuru and Wawachani and north-west of Wichhu Qullu. It is situated north of Chunkara Lake.

Wila Qullu (La Paz)

Wila Qullu is a 4,932-metre-high (16,181 ft) mountain in the Andes of Bolivia. It is situated in the La Paz Department, José Manuel Pando Province, Catacora Municipality. Wila Qullu lies north of the mountain Apachita, north-east of Chuqiwa Qullu (Chuquivakkollu) and south-east of Laram Q'awa.

Chuqil Qamiri

Chuqil Qamiri is a mountain in the Andes of Bolivia, about 4,820 metres (15,814 ft) high. It lies in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turco Municipality. Chuqil Qamiri is situated south-west of the mountain Qhapaqa and south-east of the mountains Wila Qullu and Wintu Qachi. The rivers Chuqil Amaya and Lupi Tanka originate east and west of the mountain. They flow to the south

Qutallani

Qutallani is a 4,706-metre-high (15,440 ft) mountain in the Andes of Bolivia. It lies in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turco Municipality. Qutallani is situated south-west of the mountains Chuqil Qamiri, Wintu Qachi and Wila Qullu.

Wila Qullu (Qutallani)

Wila Qullu is a mountain in the Andes of Bolivia, about 4,700 metres (15,420 ft) high. It is situated in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turco Municipality. Wila Qullu lies north-east of the mountain Qutallani and south-west of Wintu Qachi.

Yapu Qullu (Sajama)

Yapu Qullu is a dome in the Cordillera Occidental of Bolivia southeast of the summit of the Chullkani volcano. It is located in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turco Municipality, east of the Sajama River and southwest of a plain named Titi Pampa. The peak of Yapu Qullu reaches a height of 4,148 m (13,609 ft).

Jacha Qullu (Oruro) mountain in the Oruro Department, Bolivia

Jach'a Qullu is a mountain in the Andes of Bolivia which reaches a height of approximately 4,740 m (15,550 ft). It is located in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, Turco Municipality. Jach'a Qullu lies southwest of Yaritani and Q'ara Qullu and east of Ñuñu Qullu.

References

  1. 1 2 Bolivian IGM map 1:50,000 Chachacomani Hoja 5838-IV
  2. ↑ www.katari.org Aymara-Spanish dictionary
  3. ↑ "Turco" . Retrieved September 20, 2014. Turco Municipality:population data and map


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