Qullpa Jawira (Aymara qullpa saltpeter, jawira river,[1] "saltpeter river", hispanicized spelling Kollpa Jahuira) is a Bolivian river east of Poopó Lake in the Oruro Department, Challapata Province, Challapata Municipality, and in the Santiago de Huari Municipality (which is identical to the Sebastián Pagador Province).[2][3] It originates near Ch'iyar Jaqhi northeast of Jatun Wila Qullu and flows in a north-eastern direction. South of Wila Qullu it meets the T'ula Pallqa River whose source, the Jach'a Juqhu River, is considered the origin of the Pillku Mayu.[4]
Qullpa Jawira | |
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Etymology | Aymara |
Location | |
Country | Bolivia |
Region | Oruro Department |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Andes |
Mouth | T'ula Pallqa River |
• location | border Challapata Municipality-Santiago de Huari Municipality, Oruro Department |
Basin features | |
Tributaries | |
• right | Ch'iqapa River |
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