Chipaya (village)
Chipaya | |
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The ancient Chipaya village | |
| 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 | UTC-4 (BOT) |
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.