Qanchis Kancha (Bolivia)
Qanchis Kancha (Quechua qanchis seven, kancha corral,[2] "seven corrals", also spelled Kanchis Kancha, Kanchiskancha) is a mountain in the Bolivian Andes which reaches a height of approximately 4,500 m (14,800 ft). It is located in the Potosí Department, José María Linares Province, Caiza "D" Municipality. The K'illi Mayu originates east of the mountain. It flows to the Uqururu Mayu in the northeast.[1][3]
| Qanchis Kancha | |
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  Qanchis Kancha Location within Bolivia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,500 m (14,800 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 19°56′34″S 65°52′00″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bolivia, Potosí Department |
| Parent range | Andes |
References
- Bolivian IGM map 1:50,000 Estancia Kollpa 6434-III
- Teofilo Laime Ajacopa, Diccionario Bilingüe Iskay simipi yuyayk'ancha, La Paz, 2007 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
- "Caiza "D"". INE, Bolivia. Archived from the original on May 17, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
Capital: Potosí | ||
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