Kiwuri (Abaroa)

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]

This article is about the mountain in the Eduardo Abaroa Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia. For other uses, see Kiwuri.
Kiwuri
Kiwuri
Location in Bolivia
Highest point
Elevation4,540 m (14,900 ft) [1]
Coordinates18°51′39″S 66°32′43″W 
Geography
LocationBolivia, Oruro Department, Eduardo Abaroa Province
Parent rangeAndes

References
  1. 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.
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