Thuwa Explained

Thuwa
Elevation M:5063
Elevation Ref:[1]
Location:Bolivia,
Potosí Department
Range:Andes
Map:Bolivia
Label Position:right
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-20.4708°N -68.4022°W

Thuwa (Aymara for spit out, belch out,[2] also spelled Togua, Towa) is a 5063m (16,611feet) mountain in the Bolivian Andes. It is located in the Potosí Department, Daniel Campos Province, Llica Municipality. Thuwa lies between the Uyuni salt flat in the east and the Napa or Thuwa salt flat (Salar de Togua) in the west. The highest neighboring mountains are Jaruma in the north and Mancha in the east. The smaller mountain at the north-western slope of Thuwa is named Wiraqucha Qullu (Huirajocha Kkollu). The plain west of the mountain is named Thuwa Pampa (Towa Pampa, Pampa de Togua).[1] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Bolivian IGM map 1:250,000 Estancia Sinalaco 5932-IV
  2. see: Tos del pecho
  3. Web site: Llica. . INE, Bolivia. October 10, 2014.