Record SL-860351 · Wikidata Q18536421
Thuwa
No list classifications
Elevation
5,063
m
16,611 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
20.4708° S,
68.4022° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThuwa (Aymara for spit out, belch out, also spelled Togua, Towa) is a 5,063-metre-high (16,611 ft) mountain in the Bolivian Andes. It is located in the Potosí Department, Daniel Campos Province, Llica Municipality. Thuwa lies between the Uyuni salt flat in the east and the Napa or Thuwa salt flat (Salar de Togua) in the west. The highest neighboring mountains are Jaruma in the north and Mancha in the east. The smaller mountain at the north-western slope of Thuwa is named Wiraqucha Qullu (Huirajocha Kkollu). The plain west of the mountain is named Thuwa Pampa (Towa Pampa, Pampa de Togua).
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Towa | 4,139 m | N 343° | 0.0 km |
| Cerro Pulucha | 4,463 m | W 287° | 1.6 km |
| Cerro Togua | 4,518 m | SW 227° | 2.1 km |
| Cerro Huira Cocha Kkollu | 4,330 m | NW 312° | 3.6 km |
| Cerro Sinalaco | 4,366 m | E 70° | 3.8 km |