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Ancoraimes

Janq'u Laymi
Municipality
Children play outside school in the community of Maquilaya, Ancoraimes Municipality.
Children play outside school in the community of Maquilaya, Ancoraimes Municipality.
Ancoraimes Municipality is located in Bolivia
Ancoraimes Municipality
Ancoraimes Municipality
Location in Bolivia
Country Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia
Department La Paz Department
Province Omasuyos Province
Seat Ancoraimes
Area
 • Total 125 sq mi (324 km2)
Elevation
12,800 ft (3,900 m)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total 15,199
Time zone UTC-4 (BOT)

Ancoraimes (Aymara: Janq'u Laymi) is the second municipal section of the Omasuyos Province in the La Paz Department, Bolivia. Its seat is Ancoraimes (Janq'u Laymi).

Geography

Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:

  • Chiwanqu
  • Ch'amaka Misa
  • Ch'umani
  • Inkawi
  • Jach'a Pata
  • Jach'a P'iq'iñ Q'ara
  • Jichu Qullu
  • Kimsa Chatani
  • Muru Qullu
  • Paqu Juqhu
  • Pinkilluni
  • Pukara
  • Pukarani
  • P'iq'iñ Q'ara
  • Qala Qala
  • Qutu Uma Qullu
  • Q'ara Qullu (Ancoraimes)
  • Taypi K'ark'a
  • Wila Sirka
  • Wisk'achani

Cantons

The municipality consists of the following cantons:

  • Ancoraimes Canton
  • Villa Macamaca Canton
  • Cheje Pampa Canton
  • Sotalaya Canton
  • Cajiata Canton
  • Chojñapata Chiñaja Canton

See also

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