Wila Sirka (Oruro)
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This article is about the mountain in the Oruro Department, Bolivia. For other uses, see Wila Sirka.
Wila Sirka (Aymara wila blood, red, sirka vein of the body or a mine,[2][3] "red vein", also spelled Wila Sirca) is a 4,906-metre-high (16,096 ft) mountain in the Andes of Bolivia. It is located in the Oruro Department, Sebastián Pagador Province, which is identical to the Santiago de Huari Municipality. Wila Sirka lies between the mountains Azanaques in the west and Sirk'i in the east.
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Wila Sirka | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,906 m (16,096 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 18°57′53″S 66°40′57″W |
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Location | Bolivia, Oruro Department, Sebastián Pagador Province |
Parent range | Andes |
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The river Jach'a Qala ("big stone", also spelled Jachcha Khala) originates north of the mountain. It flows to the south.[1][4]