Ancoraimes Municipality facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ancoraimes
Janq'u Laymi
|
|
|---|---|
|
Municipality
|
|
.jpg)
Children play outside school in the community of Maquilaya, Ancoraimes Municipality.
|
|
 Ancoraimes Municipality
Location in Bolivia
|
|
| Country |  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 (pronounced An-koh-RY-mes) is a special place in Bolivia. Its name in the Aymara language is Janq'u Laymi. It's like a big neighborhood or district within the Omasuyos Province, which is part of the La Paz Department. The main town, also called Ancoraimes, is the center of this area.
Amazing Mountains
Ancoraimes is surrounded by many tall and beautiful mountains. These mountains are an important part of the landscape and culture of the area. Some of the highest peaks in this district include:
- 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
Local Divisions
The Ancoraimes area is divided into smaller parts called cantons. Think of them like smaller towns or communities that make up the bigger municipality. These cantons help organize the different parts of Ancoraimes. The municipality includes these cantons:
- Ancoraimes Canton
- Villa Macamaca Canton
- Cheje Pampa Canton
- Sotalaya Canton
- Cajiata Canton
- Chojñapata Chiñaja Canton
See also
In Spanish: Ancoraimes para niños
