# Ingavi Province > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ingavi_Province > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ingavi_Province.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingavi_Province > Source revision: 1351961627 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Province in La Paz Department, Bolivia Ingavi Province Province Gate of the Sun in Tiwanaku Location of Ingavi Province within Bolivia Map of municipalities of Ingavi Coordinates: 16°43′0″S 68°50′0″W / 16.71667°S 68.83333°W / -16.71667; -68.83333 Country Bolivia Department La Paz Department Municipalities 7 Capital Viacha Area • Total 5,410 km2 (2,090 sq mi) Population (2024 census) • Total 175,787 • Density 32.5/km2 (84.2/sq mi) • Ethnicities Aymara Time zone UTC-4 (BOT) Website Official website [Battle of Ingavi](/source/Battle_of_Ingavi) **Ingavi** is a [province](/source/Provinces_of_Bolivia) in the [La Paz Department](/source/La_Paz_Department%2C_Bolivia) in [Bolivia](/source/Bolivia). This is where the [Battle of Ingavi](/source/Battle_of_Ingavi) occurred on November 18, 1841, and where the [World Heritage Site](/source/World_Heritage_Site) of [Tiwanaku](/source/Tiwanaku) is situated. During the presidency of [Eliodoro Villazón](/source/Eliodoro_Villaz%C3%B3n) the province was founded on December 16, 1909, with [Viacha](/source/Viacha) as its capital. ## Geography Ingavi lies on the southern shore of [Lake Titicaca](/source/Lake_Titicaca). The [Chilla-Kimsa Chata mountain range](/source/Chilla-Kimsa_Chata_mountain_range) traverses the province. Some of the highest mountains of the province are listed below:[1][2][3] - [Achachi Qala](/source/Achachi_Qala_(Ingavi)) - [Apachita](/source/Apachita_(Ingavi)) - [Asir Kunka](/source/Asir_Kunka) - [Chuqi Ch'iwani](/source/Chuqi_Ch'iwani) - [Chuqi Q'awa](/source/Chuqi_Q'awa) - [Chuqi Q'awa (Chuñuni Jawira)](/source/Chuqi_Q'awa_(Chu%C3%B1uni_Jawira)) - [Chhuxlla Willk'i](/source/Chhuxlla_Willk'i) - [Ch'alla Qullu](/source/Ch'alla_Qullu_(La_Paz)) - [Ch'utu Wankarani](/source/Ch'utu_Wankarani) - [Imill Wawani](/source/Imill_Wawani) - [Jach'a Uma Chuwani](/source/Jach'a_Uma_Chuwani) - [Jani Lawani](/source/Jani_Lawani) - [Janq'u Jaqhi](/source/Janq'u_Jaqhi_(Ingavi)) - [Jilarata](/source/Jilarata_(La_Paz)) - [Jisk'a Sallalla](/source/Jisk'a_Sallalla) - [Laqaya](/source/Laqaya_(La_Paz)) - [Nasa Puqi](/source/Nasa_Puqi) - [Pukara (Guaqui)](/source/Pukara_(Guaqui)) - [Pukara (J. de Machaca)](/source/Pukara_(Jes%C3%BAs_de_Machaca)) - [Phujtir Pata Punta](/source/Phujtir_Pata_Punta) - [Qala Waxrani](/source/Qala_Waxrani) - [Quta Willk'i](/source/Quta_Willk'i) - [Q'awiri Qullu](/source/Q'awiri_Qullu) - [Q'ilani](/source/Q'ilani_(Ingavi-Los_Andes)) - [Q'ullq'uni](/source/Q'ullq'uni) - [Turini](/source/Turini_(Ingavi)) - [T'aqachiri](/source/T'aqachiri) - [Utani Apu](/source/Utani_Apu) - [Wayllani](/source/Wayllani_(La_Paz)) - [Wanq'uni](/source/Wanq'uni_(Bolivia)) - [Wila Qullu](/source/Wila_Qullu_(Ingavi)) - [Wisk'achani](/source/Wisk'achani_(Ingavi)) ## Subdivision Ingavi Province is divided into seven [municipalities](/source/Municipalities_of_Bolivia) which are partly further subdivided into cantons. Section Municipality Inhabitants (2001) [4] Inhabitants (2005, est.) Seat 1st Viacha Municipality 46,596 51,540 Viacha 2nd Guaqui Municipality 7,552 8,608 Guaqui 3rd Tiwanaku Municipality 11,309 12,936 Tiwanaku (village) 4th Desaguadero Municipality 4,981 5,395 Desaguadero 5th San Andrés de Machaca Municipality 6,299 6,967 San Andrés de Machaca 6th Jesús de Machaca Municipality 13,247 14,653 Jesús de Machaca 7th Taraco Municipality 5,922 6,774 Taraco ## Population The people are predominantly [indigenous](/source/Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas) citizens of [Aymara](/source/Aymara_people) descent.[5] Ethnic group Viacha Municipality (%) Guaqui Municipality (%) Tiwanaku Municipality (%) Desaguadero Municipality (%) San Andrés de Machaca Municipality (%) Jesús de Machaca Municipality (%) Taraco Municipality (%) Quechua 2.9 1.3 0.4 1.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 Aymara 84.4 91.1 96.1 92.9 96.0 94.4 96.4 Guaraní, Chiquitos, Moxos 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 Not indigenous 12.2 7.1 3.3 5.6 3.3 4.3 3.3 Other indigenous groups 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.4 0.9 0.1 ## Tourist attractions Some of the tourist attractions of the municipalities are:[6] - In Viacha Municipality: - The town of Viacha - Viliroco lagoon, a small man made lake in Viacha Canton - Qalachaka bridge in Viacha Canton - "Virgen de Letanías" Sanctuary in Viacha Canton - "Pan de Azúcar" mountain in Viacha Canton - Fields of the [Battle of Ingavi](/source/Battle_of_Ingavi) in Viacha Canton - In Guaqui Municipality: - Guaqui festivity from July 23 to July 25 celebrated in honour of Apostle James - Apostle James church of Guaqui built between 1625 and 1784 - Guaqui port - In Tiwanaku Municipality: - archaeological site of [Tiwanaku](/source/Tiwanaku) in Tiwanaku Canton - Saint Peter church in Tiwanaku - [Willkakuti](/source/Willkakuti), the Andean-Amazonic New Year, celebrated on June 21 of every year in the viewpoint of [Kimsa Chata](/source/Kimsa_Chata_(Ingavi)) mountain in Tiwanaku Canton - Tiwanaku festivity *(Señor de la Exaltación)* celebrated in Tiwanaku Canton in September - In Desaguadero Municipality: - The international fair of Desaguadero on the [Peruvian](/source/Peru) border - [Desaguadero River](/source/Desaguadero_River_(Bolivia)) with its [avifauna](/source/Birds) and native [Aymara](/source/Aymara_people) and [Uru](/source/Uru_people) communities along its banks. The river runs along the entire [Altiplano](/source/Altiplano). - In San Andrés de Machaca Municipality: - Afiani lagoon in San Andrés de Machaca Canton - The [chullpa](/source/Chullpa) of Kañoma in San Andrés de Machaca Canton - The church of San Andrés de Machaca, built between 1806 and 1836 - In Jesús de Machaca Municipality: - The archaeological site of [Qhunqhu Wankani](/source/Qhunqhu_Wankani) in Jesús de Machaca Canton - Jesús de Machaca, an [indigenous](/source/Indigenous_peoples_of_the_Americas) community - Yakayuni saltflats in Jesús de Machaca Canton where salt exploitation is possible - Uru Iruwit'u community in Jesús de Machaca Canton and the Uru Iruwit'u museum in Jesús de Machaca - In Taraco Municipality: - [Taraco Peninsula](/source/Taraco) in Taraco Canton with its archaeological sites: - [Chiripa](/source/Chiripa_(archeological_site)) and its museum - Qala Uyuni, Pumani and Achacachi Coacollo in Coacollo - Iwawi (Kolata Quenacache, Ojje Puku, Awichu and Ch'uxña Qala) in Higuagui Grande, Taraco Canton - Sikuya Island in Taraco Canton - The church of Taraco dating from 1767 - Taraco museum in Taraco Canton ## See also - [Awallamaya Lake](/source/Awallamaya_Lake) - [Ch'alla Jawira](/source/Ch'alla_Jawira_(Ingavi)) - [Jach'a Jawira](/source/Jach'a_Jawira_(Ingavi)) - [Qullpa Jawira](/source/Qullpa_Jawira_(La_Paz)) - [Thujsa Jawira](/source/Thujsa_Jawira) - [Tiwanaku River](/source/Tiwanaku_River) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** IGM map 1:50,000 5844-III Guaqui 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** IGM map 1:50,000 5843-I Sacacani 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** IGM map 1:50,000 Tiahuanacu 5844-II 1. **[^](#cite_ref-INE_4-0)** [Instituto Nacional de Estadistica de Bolivia (INE)](http://www.ine.gob.bo) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110924073930/http://www.ine.gob.bo/) 2011-09-24 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) (Spanish) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** obd.descentralizacion.gov.bo/municipal/fichas/ (inactive) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** [www.gobernacionlapaz.gob.bo](http://www.gobernacionlapaz.gob.bo:8001/simit/sistema/ficha_turistica/iframelapaz.php) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110509054006/http://www.gobernacionlapaz.gob.bo:8001/simit/sistema/ficha_turistica/iframelapaz.php) 2011-05-09 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) Tourist guide by the government of the department - [www.ine.gov.bo / census 2001](https://web.archive.org/web/20090619201759/http://www.ine.gov.bo/comunitaria/comunitaria.aspx) - [www.ine.gov.bo / estimation 2005](https://web.archive.org/web/20070825045345/http://www.ine.gov.bo/pdf/boletin/np_2005_75.pdf) v t e La Paz Department Capital: La Paz Provinces Abel Iturralde Aroma Bautista Saavedra Caranavi Camacho Franz Tamayo Gualberto Villarroel Ingavi Inquisivi José Manuel Pando Larecaja Loayza Los Andes Manco Kapac Murillo Muñecas Nor Yungas Omasuyos Pacajes Sud Yungas Municipalities (and seats) Achacachi (Achacachi) Achocalla (Achocalla) Alto Beni (Caserío Nueve) Ancoraimes (Ancoraimes) Apolo (Apolo) Aucapata (Aucapata) Ayata (Ayata) Ayo Ayo (Ayo Ayo) Batallas (Batallas) Cairoma (Cairoma) Cajuata (Cajuata) Calacoto (Calacoto) Calamarca (Calamarca) Caquiaviri (Caquiaviri) Caranavi (Caranavi) Catacora (Catacora) Chacarilla (Chacarilla) Charaña (Charaña) Chulumani (Chulumani) Chuma (Chuma) Collana (Collana) Colquencha (Colquencha) Colquiri (Colquiri) Comanche (Comanche) Combaya (Combaya) Copacabana (Copacabana) Coripata (Coripata) Coro Coro (Coro Coro) Coroico (Coroico) Curva (Curva) Desaguadero (Desaguadero) El Alto (El Alto) Escoma (Escoma) General Juan José Pérez (Charazani) Guanay (Guanay) Guaqui (Guaqui) Huarina (Huarina) Ichoca (Ichoca) Inquisivi (Inquisivi) Irupana (Irupana) Ixiamas (Ixiamas) Jesús de Machaca (Jesús de Machaca) La Asunta (La Asunta) La Paz (La Paz) Laja (Laja) Licoma Pampa (Licoma) Luribay (Luribay) Malla (Malla) Mapiri (Mapiri) Mecapaca (Mecapaca) Mocomoco (Mocomoco) Nazacara de Pacajes (Nazacara) Palca (Palca) Palos Blancos (Palos Blancos) Papel Pampa (Papel Pampa) Patacamaya (Patacamaya) Pelechuco (Pelechuco) Pucarani (Pucarani) Puerto Acosta (Puerto Acosta) Puerto Carabuco (Puerto Carabuco) Puerto Pérez (Puerto Perez) Quiabaya (Quiabaya) Quime (Quime) San Andrés de Machaca (San Andrés de Machaca) San Buenaventura (San Buenaventura) San Pedro de Curahuara (San Pedro de Curahuara de Carangas) San Pedro de Tiquina (San Pedro de Tiquina) Santiago de Callapa (Callapa) Santiago de Huata (Santiago de Huata) Santiago de Machaca (Santiago de Machaca) Sapahaqui (Sapahaqui) Sica Sica (Sica Sica) Sorata (Sorata) Tacacoma (Tacacoma) Taraco (Taraco) Teoponte (Teoponte) Tiwanaku (Tiwanaku) Tipuani (Tipuani) Tito Yupanqui (Tito Yupanqui) Umala (Umala) Umanata (Umanata) Viacha (Viacha) Waldo Ballivián (Tumarapi) Yaco (Yaco) Yanacachi (Yanacachi) Mountains Anallajsi Ancohuma Chacaltaya Chachakumani Chawpi Urqu Ch'iyar Juqhu Illampu Illimani Jach'a Khunu Qullu Jach'a Waracha Janq'u Qullu Kunturiri (Los Andes) Kunturiri (Bolivia-Chile) Layqa Qullu Machu Such'i Qhuchi Mururata Phaq'u Kiwuta Qalsata Sirk'i Qullu Uma Jalanta Wayna Khunu Qullu Wayna Potosí Wila Lluxi Wiluyu Janq'u Uma Protected areas Apolobamba Cotapata Madidi Pilón Lajas Authority control databases International VIAF National United States Israel Other Yale LUX [16°43′S 68°50′W / 16.717°S 68.833°W / -16.717; -68.833](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Ingavi_Province¶ms=16_43_S_68_50_W_type:adm2nd_region:BO) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ingavi Province](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingavi_Province) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingavi_Province?action=history)). 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