Sankayuni (Aymara sankayu the edible fruit of the thorny Jachakana shrub,[2] -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with the sankayu fruit", also spelled Sancayuni) is a mountain in the Cordillera Real in the Andes of Bolivia, about 4,646 metres (15,243 ft) high. It is situated in the La Paz Department, Murillo Province, La Paz Municipality.[1][3] Sankayuni lies southeast of Janq'u K'ark'a, west of Ullumani and Chankuni and northeast of Kunturiri.
Sankayuni | |
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![]() ![]() Sankayuni Location in Bolivia | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,646 m (15,243 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 16°8′27″S 68°11′24″W |
Geography | |
Location | Bolivia, La Paz Department, Murillo Province, La Paz Municipality |
Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Real |
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