Kiwuri (Aymara kiwu canine tooth or tusk,[2] -ri a suffix, also spelled Quiburi) is a mountain in the Andes of Bolivia which reaches a height of approximately 4,540 m (14,900 ft). It is located in the Oruro Department, Eduardo Abaroa Province, Challapata Municipality. The Waylla Q'awa which originates northeast of the mountain flows along its northern slope.[1][3]

Kiwuri
Kiwuri is located in Bolivia
Kiwuri
Kiwuri
Location in Bolivia
Highest point
Elevation4,540 m (14,900 ft)[1]
Coordinates18°51′39″S 66°32′43″W / 18.86083°S 66.54528°W / -18.86083; -66.54528
Geography
LocationBolivia, Oruro Department, Eduardo Abaroa Province
Parent rangeAndes

References edit

  1. ^ a b BIGM map 1:50,000 6237-II Cerro Azanaques
  2. ^ "Diccionario Bilingüe, Castellano - Aymara, Para: Tercera Edición". Félix Layme Pairumani. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  3. ^ "Challapata". ine.gob.bo. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2016.