Chipaya | |
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The ancient Chipaya village
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Coordinates: 19°03′S 68°05′W / 19.050°S 68.083°W | |
Country | Bolivia |
Department | Oruro |
Province | Sabaya Province |
Municipality | Chipaya Municipality |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 363 |
Time zone | BST (UTC-4) |
Chipaya is a village in Bolivia located in the Sabaya Province (formerly Atahuallpa Province) of the Oruro Department. It is the seat of the Chipaya Municipality. In 2001 it had a population of 363. The village is situated in a remote area northeast of Lake Coipasa where the people have maintained special elements of their culture.
Chipaya was declared a National Monument by Supreme Decrete No. 8171 on December 7, 1967.