Yana Urqu (Sud Lípez) Explained

Yana Urqu
Elevation M:4623
Elevation Ref:[1]
Location:Bolivia, Potosí Department, Sud Lípez Province
Range:Andes
Map:Bolivia
Label Position:right
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-21.7747°N -66.6883°W

Yana Urqu (Quechua yana black, urqu mountain, "white mountain", also spelled Yana Orkho) is a 4623m (15,167feet) mountain in the Andes of Bolivia. It is located in the Potosí Department, Sud Lípez Province, San Pablo de Lípez Municipality, south-west of San Pablo de Lípez. Yana Urqu lies between the little rivers Yana Mayu ("black river") in the north and Ñañu Mayu ("slim river", Nanu Mayu) in the south. It is situated south of the peak of Yuraq Urqu.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. BIGM map 1:50,000 San Pablo de Lípez 6228-I
  2. Web site: San Pablo de Lípez. . ine.gob.bo. September 6, 2014.