Yaritani Explained

Yaritani
Elevation M:5006
Elevation Ref:[1]
Location:Bolivia, Oruro Department, Sajama Province
Range:Andes
Map:Bolivia
Label Position:right
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-18.1436°N -68.35°W

Yaritani (yarita local name for Azorella compacta, Aymara -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with yarita", Hispanicized spelling Yaretani) is a 5006m (16,424feet) mountain in the Andes of Bolivia. It lies in the Oruro Department, Sajama Province, in the north of the Turco Municipality. Yaritani is situated southwest of the mountain Wankarani and north of Qhapaqa.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. BIGM map 1:50,000 Estancia Marcarani Hoja 5939-IV (Yaratani)
  2. Web site: Turco. . September 13, 2014. (Yaretani)